Chinese air force formation including H-6K bomber conduct island patrol in April 19, 2018. (File photo: Xinhua)

It is the sacred duty of any pilot of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) to safeguard the territory of our motherland, PLA Air Force spokesperson Shen Jinke said at a press conference on Sunday.

The PLA Air Force has the firm will, full confidence and sufficient capability to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Shen added.