BEIJING, Feb. 1 -- The Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command organized its navy and air force troops to conduct combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and the surrounding areas on January 31, according to a written statement released by the theater command.

Since January, 2025, the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command has organized its navy and air force troops to continuously strengthen patrols in waters and airspace surrounding the territorial waters of Huangyan Dao, and further strengthen the control over relevant waters and airspace.

According to the statement, these moves aim to resolutely safeguard China's national sovereignty and security, and maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.