Philippines Demands China Cease 'Dangerous' Airspace Actions

Manila accuses Beijing of endangering its aircraft with flares in the South China Sea, escalating regional tensions.

Philippines reports Chinese fighter jets fired flares dangerously close to its patrol aircraft near Scarborough Shoal and Subi Reef.
Incidents have raised fears of potential conflict involving the United States, a military ally of the Philippines.
China claims the Philippine aircraft trespassed into its airspace, justifying its actions as countermeasures.
Manila urges Beijing to halt provocations and respect international maritime law.
The South China Sea remains a hotspot with overlapping claims from multiple nations.