Southern Theater Command: Philippine Aircraft Entered Scarborough Shoal Airspace Without Approval and Was Warned and Escorted Away
Scarborough Shoal situation: The Southern Theater Command warned and expelled a Philippine C-208 that illegally entered the airspace Follow the latest developments and learn about China's lawful rights protection and air and sea security response
According to a message from the WeChat account of the Southern Theater Command, on October 3, a Philippine C208 aircraft illegally entered the airspace over Huangyan Island without the approval of the Chinese government. The Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army of China promptly organized air and sea forces to track and monitor it, and carried out warning expulsion in accordance with laws and regulations.
The spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command said that Huangyan Island is China's inherent territory, and the Philippine side's actions seriously infringe upon China's sovereignty and may also increase the risk of accidental air and sea incidents. The theater command demanded that the Philippine side immediately stop the relevant provocative actions, and said the troops will remain on high alert to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and regional peace and stability.