The Chinese military has begun its spring drills, with its air force recently conducting a high-sea training mission in the West Pacific and a joint combat patrol mission in the South China Sea. The drills include H-6K bombers and Su-35 Fighters, according to People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force spokesperson Shen Jinke. The drills aim to enhance the troops combat-winning capabilities in the new era, the PLA Air Force said on its Weibo account on Sunday.

China holds drills in West Pacific, South China Sea. (2018, March 27). The Manila Times, p. B6.