On Thursday, the China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols on Thursday in the territorial waters and surrounding areas of Huangyan Dao. This rights protection patrol activity was carried out by the CCG in accordance with the law, according to a statement released by the CCG on Thursday.

The Chinese military on Wednesday conducted combat readiness patrols over the territorial waters and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command said the latest move, involving naval and air forces, is a lawful patrol activity.

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