Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has condemned the actions of China's air force against a Philippine plane conducting patrols over the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. He described these actions as 'unjustified, illegal and reckless.'
The incident, which occurred on August 8, involved two aircraft from the People's Liberation Army that reportedly dropped flares and executed dangerous maneuvers in close proximity to the Philippine Air Force patrol. This event highlights ongoing maritime tensions in the region, despite efforts from both sides to ease the situation.