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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang warned Saturday that China's armed forces are on high alert to counter any attempt to stir up trouble in the South China Sea.
Zhao Xiaogang made the statement while commenting at the media's request on the so-called "joint patrol" recently conducted by the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Australia in the airspace and sea area near China's Huangyan Island.
Zhang Xiaogang criticized the United States and other extra-regional states for saber-rattling in the South China Sea, saying these countries are the source of tension in the region.
The agency's representative added that the Philippines constantly provokes and infringes on China's rights, harming the common interests of countries in the region. According to him, it is nothing more than a troublemaker and a disturber of the peace.
"China has indisputable sovereignty and jurisdiction over the islands in the South China Sea and adjacent waters. China's necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and interests are lawful, professional, restrained, and indisputable," Zhang Xiaogang noted.
He said the Chinese military will always be on high alert to ensure that any attempts to disturb the peace in the South China Sea are doomed to failure and to maintain peace and stability in the region. -0-
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