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Chinese army issues warning to Philippines over ‘joint patrols’ in South China Sea

The official added that the theater command forces continuously remain on high alert and will firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty and security, as well as maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.

Jiang Chenglong

Jiang Chenglong

China Daily

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This handout photo taken and released on October 12, 2025 by the Philippine Coast Guard shows a China Coast Guard ship (R) deploying water cannon as a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries vessel (L) is seen alongside during an incident near Thitu island in disputed waters of the South China Sea. PHOTO: AFP

November 17, 2025

MANILA – The People’s Liberation Army said that its bomber formation conducted routine patrol operations in the South China Sea on Nov 14 and accused the Philippines of undermining regional stability, Tian Junli, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, said in a statement on Sunday.

The Philippines repeatedly courted non-regional forces to organize so-called “joint patrols”, undermining peace and stability in the region, the spokesperson said.

“We sternly warn the Philippine side to stop stirring up trouble and escalating tensions,” Tian said.

The official added that the theater command forces continuously remain on high alert and will firmly safeguard China’s national sovereignty and security, as well as maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.

“Any attempt to infringe upon our rights and provoke incidents will not succeed,” Tian said.

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