Philippines Denounces China's Dangerous Actions in South China Sea

The Philippines has accused China of provocative actions, including deploying flares and harassing a Manila aircraft, during surveillance patrols near Subi Reef and Scarborough Shoal. The Philippines' South China Sea Task Force called for an immediate cessation of these activities. China has yet to respond to the allegations.

The Philippines has called upon Beijing to 'immediately cease all provocative and dangerous actions' following accusations of China 'unjustifiably' deploying flares near Subi Reef on August 22. The incident occurred while a Manila aircraft was conducting patrols.

The South China Sea Task Force further reported that on August 19, the same aircraft 'faced harassment' from a Chinese jet fighter during a surveillance mission near Scarborough Shoal.

There has been no immediate comment from the Chinese Embassy in Manila regarding these allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)