MAS said the width and center of its policy band will remain unchanged.

Southern Theater spokesman Captain Zhai Shichen said the PLA Southern Theater deployed sea and air forces for a routine patrol in the South China Sea on July 26. He accused the Philippines of enlisting extra‑regional states to mount a so‑called "joint patrol", saying it disrupts regional peace and stability, and warned theater forces will firmly defend China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.

Romania summoned Russia's ambassador and said it had shot down three drones within three days.