What is the latest incident causing tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea?
The latest incident involves the Philippine Coast Guard accusing a Chinese naval helicopter of dangerously approaching their fisheries aircraft during a maritime domain awareness flight over the Scarborough Shoal. This contested area, rich in fishing resources, lies within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. China has claimed sovereignty over the Shoal and asserts that the Philippine plane violated its airspace. This confrontation is part of ongoing escalating tensions in the South China Sea region, which is one of the world's most vital trade routes, with both sides presenting contradictory narratives about maritime boundaries and territorial rights.
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Media Coverage on Tensions in South China Sea
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What recent actions have heightened tensions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea?
What did the Philippine Coast Guard accuse the Chinese Navy of during the recent incident near Scarborough Shoal?
What does China's Southern Theater Command say about the incident involving the Philippine plane over Scarborough Shoal?
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