Beijing Sept.15 — The Chinese military has warned the Philippines regarding the so-called “joint patrols” in the South China Sea, saying its act of seeking external support would prove futile.
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea on Friday and Saturday, said Tian Junli, the command’s spokesperson on Sunday.
The Philippines had colluded with countries outside the region for so-called “joint patrols”, spread illegal claims about the South China Sea, and undermined peace and stability in the region, said Tian.
The Chinese military solemnly warns the Philippines to immediately stop provoking incidents and engaging in actions that heighten tensions in the South China Sea, said Tian.
Tian emphasized that the troops of the Southern Theater Command remain on high alert to resolutely safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and national security, and to uphold peace and stability in the South China Sea.
Any attempt to stir up trouble or disrupt order in the South China Sea is doomed to fail, said the spokesperson. (CCTV)
