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China: Chinese Forces Drive Out Philippine Planes in Bold South China Sea Clash
Tensions soared in the South China Sea on February 20 as Chinese military forces expelled three Philippine aircraft accused of illegally breaching airspace over the disputed Nansha Qundao islands. According to a spokesperson from the People’s Liberation Army,
China military helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippines patrol plane over South China Sea
A Philippine plane warned a Chinese military helicopter over the South China Sea that it was "flying too close," as tension between the U.S. ally and Beijing soars.
China falsely accuses Philippines of illegal intrusion after midair standoff over South China Sea
Disputed South China Sea airspace that Beijing claims as its own falls within Manila’s Exclusive Economic Zone, where the Philippines and other countries enjoy freedom of overflight.
US calls out ‘dangerous’ Chinese helicopter maneuvers as tensions rise over South China Sea
A Chinese military helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday, in what observers said was the second incident of potentially catastrophic behavior by the People’s Liberation Army against foreign aircraft in a week.
Philippines says China is 'hindering' its companies from exploring natural resources in the contested South China Sea
China's activity in the contested South China Sea is "hindering" Filipino companies from exploring natural resources in the region, Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said during a talk at Chatham House in London on Tuesday.
The Philippines should stop gambling on the South China Sea issue
"The Philippines has no major external security threats, but has turned itself into a country that undermines regional peace and stability through a militarization carnival," said Ding Duo, director of the Research Center for International and Regional Issues at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies.
Beijing, Philippines spar over South China Sea claims during Munich conference
While Russia's war against Ukraine and a wavering transatlantic alliance drew the world's attention at this year's Munich Security Conference, sparks also flew over claims in the Sea as debate involving participants representing Beijing and Manila dug into their positions in the region.
China warns Philippines of ‘red line’ in the South China Sea
Maritime tensions between China and the Philippines were in the spotlight at the Munich Security Conference, with former Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying calling the occupation of disputed features in the South China Sea “a red line.”
China intercepts 3 Philippine planes near Spratly islands
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.
South China Sea: Chinese military says 3 Philippine aircraft expelled from Spratly Islands
China's military said it had expelled three Philippine aircraft from the disputed Spratly Islands in the Sea on Thursday, marking the latest in a series of dangerous aerial encounters amid heightened bilateral tensions.
French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed sea and visits Philippines
France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships are in the Philippines after holding combat drills with ...
China Says US Ally Expelled From Disputed Territory
The encounter followed Tuesday's near collision between an intercepting Chinese military helicopter and a Philippine ...