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China says Philippine aircraft 'illegally' flew over disputed sea

China accused the Philippines of "illegally" sending three aircraft into airspace over the disputed South China Sea, adding to territorial tensions between the countries.
The People's Liberation Army stated that the Philippine aircraft "illegally ventured into the airspace around China's Nansha islands and reefs" on February 20.
The Philippine Coast Guard asserted that its flights aimed to challenge the presence of Chinese maritime forces and document their activities.

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China says Philippine aircraft 'illegally' flew over disputed sea

BEIJING — Beijing accused the Philippines on Friday of "illegally" sending three aircraft into airspace over the disputed South China Sea, adding to long-standing territorial tensions between the two countries. China claims almost the entire South China Sea and has brushed off competing claims by the Philippines and other countries, despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis. Beijing's People's Liberation Army (PLA) sa…

1 day ago·United States

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Anadolu Ajansı

China, Philippines mid-air tensions surge over South China Sea

Beijing says 2 Filipino aircraft ‘illegally intruded’ into China's airspace over Huangyan Island, also known as Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc - Anadolu Ajansı

1 day ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Al Jazeera

China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands

The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

China's military says it drove away Philippine aircraft near Spratly Islands

BEIJING — China’s military said it warned and drove away three Philippine aircraft that “illegally intruded” into the airspace near the Spratly Islands on Thursday. There was no immediate comment from the Philippine embassy in Beijing on the Chinese military’s statement issued on Friday. China’s Southern Theatre Command accused the Philippine side of attempting to “peddle its illegal claims” […] The post China’s military says it drove away Phili…

1 day ago·Manila, Philippines

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Channel News Asia

China military drove away Philippine aircraft near Spratly Islands

BEIJING: China's military said it warned and drove away three Philippine aircraft that "illegally intruded" into the airspace near the Spratly Islands on Thursday (Feb 20). There was no immediate comment from the Philippine embassy in Beijing on the Chinese military's statement issued on Friday.

1 day ago·Singapore

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