![Chinese air force conducts island patrols(1/4)](http://www.ecns.cn/hd/2018/04/20/b306f1706f024c2ebf3eccb52c34b2be.jpg)
Chinese air force formation including H-6K bomber conduct island patrol in April 19, 2018. A Chinese air force formation conducted island patrols recently during a training exercise with an aim of improving the ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, an air force spokesperson confirmed Thursday. (Xinhua/Zhai Peisong)