Taiwan Conflict

China Warns Philippines After Military Drills in Disputed South China Sea

China Conducts Military Drills in South China Sea, Warns Against Provocations

The Chinese military conducted joint sea-air combat readiness patrols in the South China Sea over the weekend to maintain peace and stability in the region. This comes after the Philippine Navy held live fire drills and carried out joint maritime exercises with the US in the same area.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command issued a statement directly targeting the Philippine Navy's actions near Huangyan Dao and its joint exercises with the US. The statement serves as a deterrent to countries that intend to infringe upon China's national sovereignty and signals that the PLA is monitoring the situation closely.

The Philippine Navy conducted live fire drills during a "sovereignty patrol" near Huangyan Dao, involving three vessels. The Philippine military also held a "maritime cooperative activity" with the US, their fifth joint activity since 2023.

These military drills occurred just days after China and the Philippines held a meeting to discuss the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea. While both sides agreed to strengthen maritime dialogue and communication, the Philippines' recent actions seem to contradict their commitment to de-escalating tensions in the region.

Experts believe that the Philippines' actions are inconsistent with their words and could further escalate the conflict in the South China Sea. They urge the Philippines to stop its provocations and return to the path of resolving disputes through dialogue and negotiation.

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10 Comments

Avatar of Martin L King

Martin L King

Strengthening military ties with the US is essential for the Philippines given China's aggressive stance. Well done!

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G P Floyd Jr

The Philippines needs to focus on dialogue rather than military exercises that can lead to misunderstandings.

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Loubianka

The international community should respect China's sovereignty, especially in light of recent military activities by other nations.

Avatar of Rolihlahla

Rolihlahla

The recent military drills reinforce China's commitment to maintaining peace and stability in its territorial waters.

Avatar of G P Floyd Jr

G P Floyd Jr

Peace can't be achieved through threats and military drills. China should learn to respect international norms.

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Muchacha

China’s military drills are just an excuse to intimidate neighboring countries. They are the real aggressors here.

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Mariposa

China is simply responding to provocations from the US and the Philippines. They have a right to defend their interests.

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Africa

China is justified in responding to threats. The Philippines’ actions are concerning, and they must be held accountable.

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Habibi

Peace is not achieved by backing down. China’s military readiness ensures that their interests will not be undermined.

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Coccinella

It's a delicate balance in the South China Sea. China is right to stand up for its territorial claims.

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