![Chinese air force patrol South China Sea(1/6)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2017/11/24/d93afc53dec24b7289df546493c15e3b.jpg)
The PLA air force planes are seen conducting training exercises, Nov. 19, 2017. The PLA air force recently conducted a combat air patrol in the South China Sea and conducted training exercises after passing over the Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait. (Xinhua/Chen Liang)