ISTANBUL The Chinese military conducted routine patrols Friday in the South China Sea, according to a spokesperson. Tian Junli from the Chinese People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said the patrols occurred as the Philippines continued efforts to involve non-regional countries in "joint patrols" while promoting unlawful claims in the South China Sea. He asserted that the actions have introduced destabilizing factors and threatened regional peace and stability.​​​​​​​ "We warn the