Philippines
China patrols disputed waters to warn Philippines
China’s military has said it has conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea and warned the Philippines against any provocations. The two countries have been engaged in a long-running maritime standoff in the strategic waterway that has included regular clashes between coast guard ships and massive naval exercises. A spokesperson for the Chinese military’s Southern Theater Command said the Philippines must immediately stop provoking incidents and escalating tensions in the South China Sea.
