解放军在东海进行巡逻, 以测试作战能力. PLA conducts patrols in East China Sea to test combat capabilities.

2026年4月18日,中国人民解放军东部战区司令部在东海进行了例行联合海空巡逻. On April 18, 2026, the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command conducted routine joint sea and air patrols in the East China Sea. 据发言人徐成华说, 这次行动的目的是测试战斗能力和维护国家主权与地区和平. According to spokesperson Xu Chenghua, the operation aimed to test combat capabilities and safeguard national sovereignty and regional peace. 这些巡逻是为了应对地区安全挑战而保持准备的持续努力的一部分. The patrols are part of ongoing efforts to maintain readiness in response to regional security challenges.