00:00China says it carried out naval and air patrols around the disputes at Scarborough Shoal on Saturday.
00:06China's military says the patrols were aimed at countering infringement and provocative actions by other countries.
00:12They come just days after the Philippines and the U.S. held joint exercises near the area.
00:17The Shoal lies in the South China Sea and is claimed by the Philippines, China and Taiwan.
00:23There have been several run-ins between Chinese and Philippine ships in the region, underscoring ongoing tensions.
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