China Says It Drove Away Philippine Aircraft Over Disputed Scarborough Shoal

Scarborough Shoal is one of the main flashpoints between the two countries. Photo: AFP

China’s military said on Tuesday it mobilized naval and air forces to warn and drive away a Philippine government aircraft it said “illegally intruded” into the airspace over the Scarborough Shoal, a contested South China Sea feature. Beijing urged Manila to halt what it called provocations; Philippine officials had no immediate comment. (REUTERS)

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