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Will China and the Philippines engage in another incident over the Spratly Islands by the end of 2024?
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Philippines Accuses China of Firing Flares at Patrol Plane Over Spratly Islands
Aug 24, 2024, 03:48 AM
The Philippines has accused China of firing flares at one of its patrol planes over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. This incident occurred on Thursday during a routine patrol. The Philippine government has called on Beijing to cease all "provocative and dangerous" actions in the region. China, on the other hand, stated that it took "countermeasures" against Philippine aircraft in the South China Sea. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries over territorial disputes in the region.
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