Global Times(@globaltimesnews):Senior Captain Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command (STC), stated that from Saturday to Sunday the PLA STC naval and air forces conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea. In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippines co-opted countries outside the region to organize so-called joint patrols, disrupting peace and stability in the region. Forces of the STC will resolutely safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and firmly uphold regional peace and stability, according to a statement released by the PLA STC on Monday.

2026.06.29 11:40

Senior Captain Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command (STC), stated that from Saturday to Sunday the PLA STC naval and air forces conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea. In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippines co-opted countries outside the region to organize so-called joint patrols, disrupting peace and stability in the region. Forces of the STC will resolutely safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and firmly uphold regional peace and stability, according to a statement released by the PLA STC on Monday.