An aerial view file photo of a Chinese Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Image for representation only Image Credit: Reuters
China conducted naval and air patrols in the South China Sea from Monday to Friday (Feb 2-6), the China Southern Theater Command said in a statement on Saturday (Feb 7, 2026).
“In an attempt to stir up trouble in the South China Sea, The Philippines part became the rope among the countries The so-called ‘bilateral ‘air patrols’ outside the region and undermining peace and stability in the region,” the statement said.
Forces of the Southern Theater Command will remain on high alert and firmly protect China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, according to the statement.
The Philippine Embassy in Beijing did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Published – February 07, 2026 05:00 pm IST
