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US calls out ‘dangerous’ Chinese helicopter maneuvers as tensions rise over South China Sea

A Chinese military helicopter flew within 10 feet (3 meters) of a Philippine patrol plane over the South China Sea on Tuesday, in what observers said was the second incident of potentially catastrophic behavior by the People’s Liberation Army against foreign aircraft in a week.

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China military helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippines patrol plane over South China Sea

A Philippine plane warned a Chinese military helicopter over the South China Sea that it was "flying too close," as tension between the U.S. ally and Beijing soars.

Yahoo · 1d

South China Sea: Chinese military says 3 Philippine aircraft expelled from Spratly Islands

China's military said it had expelled three Philippine aircraft from the disputed Spratly Islands in the Sea on Thursday, marking the latest in a series of dangerous aerial encounters amid heightened bilateral tensions.

China, Australia and naval drills

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Australia says China warned of "live fire" drills in Tasman Sea with little notice, diverting flights midair

Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.

Reuters on MSN · 12h

Australia says China failed to explain inadequate navy live-fire notice

Australia accused China on Saturday of failing to give satisfactory reasons for what it called inadequate notice of a live-fire drill in waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

Commercial flights diverted as China carries out naval exercises near Australia

Military exercises by the Chinese navy in international waters southeast of Australia on Friday forced commercial flights transiting the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand to divert.

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Beijing Says History Supports Sweeping Claims in South China Sea

China has claimed sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, claims that overlap with those of neighboring nations, ...

China opposes Vietnam's building work on disputed reef in South China Sea

China opposes Vietnam's construction activities on a disputed islet in the South China Sea known as the Barque Canada Reef, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

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How ASEAN nations shape South China Sea policies around China

Indonesia is one of the founding members of ASEAN and long served as its de facto leader, playing a crucial role in mediating regional crises. Analysts warned that its leadership in the group on the ...