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The PLA conducted maritime and aerial patrols in the East China Sea

The PLA conducted maritime and aerial patrols in the East China Sea

Published on: 2026-04-18

Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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Nanjing, April 18 /Xinhua/ — On Saturday, the Eastern Command Zone of the People’s Liberation Army of China (PLA Eastern Theater Command) conducted a joint patrol to check the combat readiness of troops in the relevant waters and airspace of the East China Sea. This was announced by PLA Eastern Theater Command official spokesperson Xu Qianhua.

According to him, the aforementioned patrol is a planned event, organized in accordance with the annual plan and aimed at checking joint operational capabilities.

Sui Chenhua emphasized that the PLA forces will, according to the needs of the security situation, regularly organize corresponding military operations to protect the state’s sovereignty and security, as well as peace and stability in the region.

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