中国在南海进行海军巡逻, 美国和菲律宾联合演习. China conducts naval patrols in South China Sea amid joint U.S.-Philippines drills.

中国南方战区司令部于4月9日至12日在南海进行常规的海军巡逻,捍卫其领土主权. China’s Southern Theater Command conducted routine naval patrols in the South China Sea from April 9 to 12, defending its territorial sovereignty. 军方批评菲律宾与美国和澳大利亚军队进行联合演习, 表示这些行动破坏了地区的稳定. The military criticized the Philippines for joint drills with U.S. and Australian forces, stating these actions disrupted regional stability. 由于中国认为在黄岩道附近的强制活动, China has lodged representations over what it views as coercive activities near Huangyan Dao.