China’s military has warned the Philippines against any provocations in the tense South China Sea as it continues to launch patrols and advance plans to solidify its control of the area.
A spokesperson for the Chinese military’s Southern Theater Command issued a statement directed at the Philippines that referenced joint drills with the United States and Japan in the major waterway carrying more than $3 trillion of annual commerce.
“We sternly warn the Philippine side to immediately stop provoking incidents and escalating tensions in the South China Sea, as well as bringing in external forces for backing such efforts that are destined to be futile,” the spokesperson said.
“Any attempt to stir up trouble or disrupt the situation will not succeed.”
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China calls on the Philippines to stop provocations and escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, Tian Junli, a spokesperson of People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command, said on Sunday.
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The forces of the Southern Theater Command remain on high alert, resolutely defending China's state sovereignty and security, as well as peace and stability in the South China Sea, Tian said.