BEIJING, Apr. 9 -- The Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command organized its naval and air forces to conduct training exercises in the South China Sea from April 7 to 8, including fighter jet patrols, joint assaults, and combat readiness patrols by naval fleet, said Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, in a statement on Tuesday.
The troops of the theater command will continue to strengthen combat readiness, remain on high alert, resolutely defend national sovereignty and security, and maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.