September 15, 2025

China’s military got bold on Sunday! The Southern Theater Command spokesperson announced that Chinese forces carried out “routine” patrols in the hotly contested South China Sea. But hold on, they fired a sharp warning at the Philippines, saying, “The Philippines must immediately stop provoking incidents and escalating tensions in the South China Sea.” What’s going on here? Well, China claims nearly the entire South China Sea, a crucial highway for more than $3 trillion worth of global trade every year. Trouble is, this vast sea isn’t just China’s playground—the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and Vietnam also have overlapping claims. The spokesperson made it clear with a punchy line: Chinese troops will keep defending their country’s sovereignty in this region. So, watch out! The South China Sea is a boiling pot, and China isn’t backing down anytime soon.

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Tags: China, South china sea, Philippines, Military patrol, Territory dispute, Regional tension,