China conducts combat readiness patrols in Scarborough Shoal
Published on April 30, 2026.
China's military has conducted combat readiness patrols in the Scarborough Shoal and surrounding areas in the disputed South China Sea. The patrols are intended to protect China's territorial sovereignty and maintain peace in the region. The Philippines' Philippine embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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