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flag China conducted routine South China Sea patrols Feb. 15–16, 2026, in response to Philippines’ foreign-backed joint patrols, citing sovereignty and stability.

flag China conducted routine naval and air combat readiness patrols in the South China Sea from February 15 to 16, 2026, according to its military spokesperson Zhai Shichen. flag The move, described as a response to the Philippines' involvement of external nations in joint patrols, was framed as necessary to protect China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. flag The Chinese military emphasized its commitment to maintaining regional stability through lawful measures, without specifying the number of vessels or aircraft involved or exact patrol locations.

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