China Coast Guard and PLA conduct joint patrols and drills near Scarborough Shoal
The China Coast Guard and the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command conducted synchronized law enforcement and combat readiness patrols at Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan Island) on September 30, three days after a similar deployment. On September 27, the Coast Guard held a drill focusing on boarding inspections, interception, and forced towing. China states it will increase enforcement in the area to safeguard territorial claims.
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China Coast Guard and Southern Theater Command Conduct Joint Patrols at Scarborough Shoal Again
According to a report from RTRS via TradeAlpha, the China Coast Guard and the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command have once again conducted simultaneous law enforcement patrols and combat readiness patrols at Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea. This operation occurred just three days after a previous similar deployment, indicating a sustained and heightened Chinese presence in the disputed area. The synchronized activities involve both maritime law enforcement and military forces, underscoring Beijing's assertion of sovereignty over the feature. The report does not specify the duration of the patrols or provide any immediate reaction from other claimant states or regional observers. The move is part of China's ongoing efforts to assert its territorial claims in the South China Sea, a region marked by competing claims from several nations and significant maritime trade routes.
Read sourceChina Coast Guard Conducts Law Enforcement Patrols in Huangyan Island Territorial Waters
On September 30, the China Coast Guard conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters and surrounding areas of China's Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal). Since the beginning of September, the China Coast Guard has continuously strengthened patrols in these waters, handling illegal and infringing vessels in accordance with laws and regulations. The operations aim to further strengthen control over the relevant sea areas and resolutely safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. The report, sourced from state broadcaster CCTV, underscores China's ongoing assertion of its claims in the South China Sea.
Read sourceChina Coast Guard Conducts Law Enforcement Drill Near Scarborough Shoal
On September 27, the China Coast Guard organized a law enforcement and control drill in the waters near Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan Island). Spokesperson Jiang Lue announced that the drill focused on boarding inspections, interception of intrusions, and forced towing operations. The Coast Guard stated it will increase its law enforcement and control efforts in the area to resolutely safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. The drill underscores China's ongoing assertion of its claims in the South China Sea and its commitment to enforcing its maritime jurisdiction in the region.
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China Coast Guard Conducts Law Enforcement Drill Near Scarborough Shoal
On September 27, the China Coast Guard conducted a law enforcement and control drill near Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan Island), according to spokesperson Jiang Lue. The drill focused on boarding inspections, blocking and intercepting intrusions, and forced towing operations. Jiang Lue reiterated that Scarborough Shoal is China's inherent territory and announced that the China Coast Guard will increase its law enforcement and control efforts in the area to resolutely safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. The drill underscores China's ongoing assertion of its claims in the South China Sea and its readiness to enforce them through maritime patrols and exercises.
Read sourceChina Coast Guard Conducts Law Enforcement Drill Near Scarborough Shoal
On September 27, China Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue announced that the China Coast Guard organized a law enforcement and control drill in the waters near Scarborough Shoal (Huangyan Dao). The drill focused on boarding inspections, blocking charges, and forced towing operations. The spokesperson reiterated that Scarborough Shoal is China's inherent territory and stated that the China Coast Guard will increase its law enforcement and control efforts in the area to resolutely safeguard national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. The report was sourced from CCTV Military and published by financial data platform Jin10.
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