Beijing, naval and air maneuvers in the South China Sea. The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army is holding "joint naval andAir combat patrols" today.
On the same day as the 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.