Beijing– China said Thursday it conducted naval and air combat readiness patrols around a disputed area in the South China Sea, after the Philippines, the United States and other allied forces began patrolling the area. Annual Exercise in the Field.
China’s Defense Ministry said in a statement that the patrol took place in the name of Huangyan Dao, China Scarborough Shoal, On which Philippines also claims. Manila has accused China of using force to block fishermen and coast guards’ access to the coast, which was under Philippine control until 2012.
The Defense Ministry said, “Huangyan Dao is an inherent part of China’s territory,” and added that “such patrols serve as an effective counter-measure to deal with all kinds of rights violations and provocative acts.”
This exercise took place 10 days after America and philippines Launched one of its largest annual war exercises. More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel were participating in it balikatan However, the exercise will take place on May 8. It features simulated battle scenarios and live-fire maneuvers in locations including the Philippine provinces facing disputed south china sea and this Taiwan Strait.
China has objected to the US-Philippine exercises, while the Philippines says they do not target any countries and were needed to prepare allied forces to respond to natural disasters.
