China says Dutch frigate De Ruyter illegally entered its waters in the South China Sea and conducted helicopter operations. PLA Southern Theater Command deployed forces to expel the vessel, spokesperson says.
Chinese military spokesperson Zhai Shichen stated that Dutch Navy frigate De Ruyter illegally trespassed into China's Xisha Qundao in the South China Sea and conducted shipborne helicopter operations violating China's territorial airspace. The PLA Southern Theater Command organized maritime and air forces to take necessary measures to expel the vessel. China firmly opposes such acts and urges the Netherlands to immediately stop the infringements and provocations.
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