China’s military has reported that three aircraft from the Philippines entered its airspace over the contested Scarborough Shoal, according to a statement released on Monday. This incident adds a new layer of tension to the ongoing territorial dispute between China and the Philippines, which has seen numerous maritime confrontations over the years. Scarborough Shoal, effectively controlled by China since 2012, remains a focal point of the South China Sea conflict, despite a 2016 international tribunal ruling against China’s expansive maritime claims.
Source: Read the original article
