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Exclusive: PLA keeps full tracking, surveillance as Philippines draws in external forces to organize so-called joint patrols in South China Sea: source
Published: Aug 22, 2026 12:29 PM
South China Sea Photo: VCG

South China Sea Photo: VCG


According to Chinese military sources, on Saturday, the Philippines drew in external countries to stir up trouble in the South China Sea by organizing so-called "joint patrols." The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) kept full-time tracking and surveillance of the relevant parties, and the situation remained well under control.