File picture of an aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Reuters China conducted naval and air patrols in the South China Sea from Monday to Friday (February 2-6), the China Southern Theater Command said in a statement on Saturday (February 7, 2026). “In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippine side roped in countries outside the region and conducted so-called ‘bilateral air patrol’, undermining peace and stability in the region,” the statement said. Forces of the Southern Theater Command will remain on high alert and resolutely safeguard 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 Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Meghalaya coal mine blast: Death toll rises to 27 as two more bodies recovered Showcase leadership – The Hindu