南部戰區新聞發言人翟士臣海軍大校表示，4月28日，中國人民解放軍南部戰區海軍位南海海域進行例行巡航。菲律賓拉攏域外國家組織所謂“聯合巡航”，攪局南海，破壞地區和平穩定。戰區部隊將堅決捍衛國家領土主權和海洋權益，堅定維護地區和平穩定。

　　Senior Captain Zhai ShiChen, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command stated, from April 28, the PLA Southern Theater Command (STC) Navy conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea. In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippines co-opted countries outside the region to organize so-called joint patrols, disrupting peace and stability in the region. Forces of the STC will resolutely safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and firmly uphold regional peace and stability.