There were two instances when China's helicopter conducted "dangerous maneuvers" during the encounter, Tarriela said. This was when the Chinese helicopter positioned itself three meters above the ...

Beijing accused the Philippines of "illegally" intruding into Scarborough Shoal, a reef over 500 miles from Chinese shores.

Over the Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea — A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane Tuesday in a disputed area of the South China Sea, prompting the Filipino ...