China says Philippine aircraft 'illegally' flew over disputed sea

Beijing (AFP) Feb 21, 2025 Beijing accused the Philippines on Friday of "illegally" sending three aircraft into airspace over the disputed South China Sea, adding to longstanding territorial tensions between the two countries. China claims almost the entire South China Sea and has brushed off competing claims by the Philippines and other countries, despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.

Feb 21, 2025 - 12:23
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China says Philippine aircraft 'illegally' flew over disputed sea
Beijing (AFP) Feb 21, 2025
Beijing accused the Philippines on Friday of "illegally" sending three aircraft into airspace over the disputed South China Sea, adding to longstanding territorial tensions between the two countries. China claims almost the entire South China Sea and has brushed off competing claims by the Philippines and other countries, despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis.