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PLA Warns Philippines as Chinese Ships and Helicopter Clash Near Huangyan Dao and Senkaku Islands Amid South China Sea Tensions

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Updated May 9, 2025, 05:15 AM

Tensions in the South China Sea escalated as the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command reported tracking, monitoring, and warning off a Philippine warship attempting to intrude into waters near Huangyan Dao on May 5. The PLA stated it effectively prevented the Philippine vessel from entering China's territorial waters. Meanwhile, two Chinese Coast Guard ships equipped with machine guns were reported to have intruded into the territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands (known as Diaoyu Islands in China) near Okinawa, Japan, marking the 13th day of such incursions this year. A Chinese Coast Guard spokesperson also confirmed expelling a Japanese fishing vessel that had illegally entered the territorial waters of Diaoyu Dao. Additionally, a Chinese helicopter from the Coast Guard reportedly violated Japanese airspace near the Senkaku Islands on May 3, increasing regional tensions. The Philippines released footage accusing a Chinese naval ship of making a threatening and provocative maneuver during joint military exercises with the United States in the South China Sea. China firmly opposed recent joint sea and air patrols conducted by the Philippines, the US, and Australia in the area, criticizing the event's escalation. A Chinese defense spokesman issued a stern warning to the Philippines against offending China's core interests in any form. Both China and the Philippines have exchanged accusations over the confrontation in the South China Sea, underscoring ongoing disputes in the region.

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charly015

@charly0153

The daily Chinese patrol near Taiwan... 9 ships and 14 planes!!! https://t.co/ES3nRfNgFN

産経ニュース

@Sankei_news

4 Chinese ships sail around Senkaku, sea protection confirmed for 172 consecutive days https://t.co/Gzz1YjME5z According to the 11th District Maritime Safety Headquarters (Naha), both are equipped with machine guns. The patrol boat warned them not to approach territorial waters.

FNNプライムオンライン

@FNN_News

“Drones and helicopters will land on the Senkaku Islands soon,” “it's not enough just to be “regrettable” or “severely protested.” Opinions on the Liberal Democratic Party are concerned about China's airspace violation calling for consideration of drone response #FNNプライムオンライン https://t.co/flKXDigiAO