Senior Captain Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command stated，from February 23 to 26,  the PLA Southern Theater Command Navy conducted  a routine patrol in the South China Sea. The Philippines co-opted countries outside the region to organize the so-called joint patrols, disrupting peace and stability in the region. Forces of PLA Southern Theater Command will resolutely safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and firmly uphold regional peace and stability.

(Source: Southern Theater Command )