PLA Southern Theater Command spokesperson slams Philippines for co-opting outside countries in so-called ‘joint patrols’ that disrupt regional peace, stability

Senior Captain Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command (STC)，stated that from August 21 to 25, naval and air units of the PLA STC conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea. In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippines co-opted countries outside the region to conduct so-called joint patrols, disrupting peace and stability in the region.