Philippines Condemns China's 'Dangerous' Air Force Actions Over Scarborough Shoal

Incident marks first complaint by Philippines against Chinese aircraft since President Marcos took office in 2022.

Chinese jets dropped flares near a Philippine patrol plane during a routine mission over disputed waters.
Philippine military labeled the maneuvers as provocative and a violation of international aviation law.
China accused the Philippines of illegally intruding into its airspace and disrupting military exercises.
The Scarborough Shoal remains a flashpoint in the broader South China Sea territorial disputes.
The incident has led to diplomatic protests from the Philippines and calls for responsible conduct from China.