Xi’s new year message to military reveals PLA Cyberspace Force post in South China Sea

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yuanyue DangFebruary 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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In a Lunar New Year message to the military, Chinese President Xi Jinping revealed the deployment of a section of the PLA Cyberspace Force to the South China Sea. The unit is stationed on Fiery Cross Reef, an artificial island in the disputed Spratly Islands, also known as the Nanshas by China. During the video call, the section chief reported to Xi that the force was conducting "combat readiness duty," vowing to safeguard China's outpost in the South China Sea. Xi instructed the unit to fulfill its duties and ensure the well-being of the soldiers. The message, broadcast by state media, highlights China's continued military presence and strategic interest in the contested region.

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Nanshas 70% Central Military Commission 70% People's Liberation Army (PLA) ×280% Spratly Islands 80% Fiery Cross Reef ×280% South China Sea ×390% Xi Jinping ×4100%

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