Manila, Oct 4, 2026 (AFP) - Philippines accuses China of harassing patrols in disputed waters

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The Philippines accused China's military and coast guard on Sunday of harassing Filipino government aircraft and boats in two areas of the disputed South China Sea. A J-16 fighter interfered with a Filipino Cessna 208 turboprop that was conducting a "routine military patrol" near Scarborough Shoal on Saturday, a Philippine armed forces statement said. "The J-16 repeatedly approached and manoeuvred in close proximity to the Philippine aircraft, in......

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