On Sunday, naval and air units of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command carried out a joint training exercise in the waters and airspace surrounding China’s Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea.
A statement issued by the command said the exercise was a necessary operation in response to acts taken by certain countries that it said had undermined regional peace and stability.
It added that the training was designed to test and enhance the combat capabilities needed to safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
China claims sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao – the South China Sea Islands – which include Dongsha Qundao (the Dongsha Islands), Xisha Qundao (the Xisha Islands), Zhongsha Qundao (the Zhongsha Islands) and Nansha Qundao (the Nansha Islands). China also asserts historic rights in the South China Sea, encompassing its internal waters, territorial sea, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, all based on Nanhai Zhudao.
Nanhai Zhudao have long been widely recognized by the international community as part of China’s territory.
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