China's military says it conducted routine patrol in South China Sea
"In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippines co-opted countries outside the region to organise so-called joint patrols, disrupting peace and stability in the region," a Chinese military spokesperson said in the statement. Chinese forces will safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, spokesperson Zhai Shichen added.
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China's military said it conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea on Tuesday, and criticised a joint patrol by the Philippines and other countries. "In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippines co-opted countries outside the region to organise so-called joint patrols, disrupting peace and stability in the region," a Chinese military spokesperson said in the statement.
Chinese forces will safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, spokesperson Zhai Shichen added. The Philippine embassy in Beijing did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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