“We firmly oppose this and solemnly urge the Dutch side to immediately cease its infringing and provocative acts,” said PLA Southern Theatre Command spokesperson Zhai Shichen. BEIJING: China's military said it organised naval and air forces to drive away Dutch frigate De Ruyter, which it accused of illegally intruding into the Paracel Islands in the disputed South China Sea on Wednesday (May 27). The Netherlands said the frigate was operating in accordance with international law. Zhai Shichen,