Beijing, naval and air maneuvers in the South China Sea. First and unprecedented joint exercises of the USA, Japan, the Philippines and Australia off the coast of Palawan, a Philippine island opposite to the disputed Spratly archipelago.
"All military activities disturbing stability in theSouth China Sea are under control," a statement from the Command said. The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army is holding "joint naval andAir combat patrols in the south China sea" today.