Source: US News & World Report
“China’s military held joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on Saturday, a spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command said. Spokesperson Tian Junli said in a statement on Sunday that the Philippines has courted countries outside the region to organise ‘joint patrols’ and ‘raised security risks’ in the region. ‘The theater command forces remain on high alert, resolutely safeguarding China’s national sovereignty and maritime rights,’ he said, adding that ‘all military activities that seek to stir up trouble in the South China Sea or create flashpoints are fully under control.’ The Philippine embassy in Beijing did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.” (06/15/25)