Chinese military warns Philippines against provoking incidents at South China Sea

BEIJING/MANILA (Xinhua): Chinese military conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea on Friday, said a spokesperson.

The action took place amid ongoing efforts by the Philippines to enlist countries outside the region for so-called "joint patrols" and hype and spread its unlawful claims in the South China Sea, said Tian Junli, spokesperson for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command.