China News Service, April 30, Wu Qian, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, said on the 30th that for some time, some countries outside the region such as the United States and Australia have frequently carried out military activities in the South China Sea to strengthen their military presence. We are firmly opposed to this.
At a regular press conference of the Ministry of Defense today, a reporter asked: According to reports, the US military has recently conducted frequent military activities in the sea and air surrounding China. US warships have been training in the South China Sea for many days in a row, and they have also conducted training with the Australian Navy in the South China Sea Military exercises. What's China's comment on this?
Wu Qian responded that we maintain close attention and high vigilance on the movement of the US and Australian troops. For some time, countries outside the region such as the United States and Australia have frequently carried out military activities in the South China Sea and strengthened their military presence. This approach is not conducive to the security and stability of the South China Sea. We are firmly opposed to this.
Wu Qian said that facts have repeatedly proven that the US is the biggest promoter of militarization in the South China Sea and a troublemaker for regional peace and stability. The Chinese People's Liberation Army has always maintained a high degree of vigilance, resolutely defended national sovereignty, security and development interests, and resolutely maintained regional peace, stability and prosperity.