China Conducts Patrol in South China Sea, Accuses Philippines of Disturbing Regional Peace

The spokesperson’s rhetoric reflects the CCP’s political considerations, including the possibility of a war in the region, analysts said.

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel (R) fires its water cannon at the Philippines' BRP Datu Pagbuaya near Philippine-occupied Thitu island, locally called Pag-asa island, in the South China Sea on Oct. 12, 2025. Philippine Coast Guard via AP

The Chinese regime’s navy conducted patrols in the South China Sea from Feb. 23 to Feb. 26, while the United States, Japan, and the Philippines were holding joint military exercises in international waters.

The Chinese regime criticized the Philippines for “disturbing peace” in the region.