The People's Liberation Army Air Force will continue to carry out combat-ready patrols above the East China Sea and South China Sea and long-distance training operations, said Air Force spokesman Senior Colonel Shen Jinke.

Shen was quoted by the Air Force's micro blog on Thursday as saying that these operations are lawful and reasonable and will continue as scheduled.

He said the recent patrols over the East and South China seas were "routine and regular" activities of the Air Force, adding that the Chinese public supports and urges the Air Force to conduct more such patrols.