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China's People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said it carried out combat‑readiness naval and air patrols in the territorial waters and airspace around Huangyan Dao (Scarborough Shoal) on Jan. 31. The command said it has stepped up patrols and vigilance in the area since early January.
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