12.12.2025 19:02
The People's Liberation Army of China announced that illegal flights have been conducted by the Philippines in the South China Sea. The Chinese military called for an immediate halt to these flights and emphasized that they will resolutely maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.
The spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army of China, Tian Junli, called on the Philippines to immediately cease provoking incidents in the South China Sea.
"MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT VIOLATED AIRSPACE"
Tian stated in a press conference on Friday that multiple light aircraft belonging to the Philippines illegally entered the airspace of China's Huangyan Dao island without the approval of the Chinese government.
Tian noted that the Chinese naval and air forces carried out monitoring, surveillance, warning, and resolute expulsion operations in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
"WE WILL DETERMINEDLY MAINTAIN PEACE AND STABILITY"
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