The United States condemned the 'dangerous' flight maneuvers of a Chinese navy helicopter near a Philippine government aircraft conducting surveillance over the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson called on China to refrain from coercive actions and settle disputes peacefully. The Philippines expressed deep concern over the incident and plans to file a diplomatic protest. China disputed the Philippines' account, claiming its aircraft were legally operating and accusing the Philippines of spreading false information.
Manila's coast guard said a Chinese navy helicopter performed "dangerous flight manoeuvres" when it flew close to a government aircraft conducting surveillance over the Scarborough Shoal .MANILA — The United States condemned the "dangerous" manoeuvres of a Chinese navy helicopter that endangered the safety of a Philippine government aircraft patrolling a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, its ambassador to Manila said on Wednesday .
The Philippines said late on Tuesday it was "deeply disturbed" by the Chinese navy's "unprofessional and reckless" flight actions and that it will make a diplomatic protest. China disputed the Philippines' account, saying on Tuesday its aircraft "illegally intruded" into China's airspace and accused its Southeast Asian neighbour of "spreading false narratives".
"The Philippines has undeniable sovereignty and jurisdiction over Bajo de Masinloc," its maritime council said in a statement using Manila's name for the shoal.
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