Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrols over Huangyan Dao

The Chinese military has continued to conduct combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters of and airspace over the Huangyan Dao as well as the surrounding areas in the South China Sea since the beginning of December, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command said Wednesday.

The PLA Southern Theater Command said it has deployed naval and air forces troops to reinforce patrols and vigilance, further strengthening control and management over the relevant areas.

The move has effectively addressed various infringement and provocations, with an aim to safeguard China's sovereignty and security while maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, according to the PLA Southern Theater Command.

Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrols over Huangyan Dao

China Coast Guard (CCG) on Wednesday conducted law enforcement patrols in the Huangyan Island territorial waters and surrounding areas in the South China Sea.

The CCG said it has intensified law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters of the Huangyan Island and surrounding areas since the start of December.

In accordance with the relevant laws and regulations, the CCG has been exercising regulation over vessels engaged in illegal activities including rights infringement and provocation, further strengthening control over the relevant sea areas, and resolutely safeguarding China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, according to the CCG.

China Coast Guard patrols Huangyan Island territorial waters, surrounding areas