Archive · 20 Jan 2026
China Drives Away Philippine Aircraft Over Disputed Shoal
China said it sent its navy and air force to tell a Philippine plane to leave a small island in the South China Sea.
The island is claimed by both countries.
China said the Philippine plane was not allowed to be there.
China asked the Philippines to stop doing things that China thinks are wrong.
The Philippine plane left after being warned.
Chinese military organized naval and air forces to warn and drive away a Philippine government aircraft.
The incident occurred over Scarborough Shoal, a disputed atoll in the South China Sea.
China accused the Philippine aircraft of illegally intruding into Chinese airspace.
China urged the Philippines to stop infringing on its rights and cease provocations.
The Philippine aircraft left the area after being warned by Chinese forces.
- Who
- Chinese military and Philippine government aircraft
- What
- Chinese military drove away Philippine aircraft from Scarborough Shoal
- When
- January 20
- Where
- Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea
- Why
- Philippine aircraft allegedly illegally intruded into Chinese airspace
- Location
- Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea
- Date
- January 20
- Parties Involved
- China, Philippines
- Chinese Military Action
- Organized naval and air forces to warn and drive away Philippine aircraft
- Chinese Statement
- Urged Philippines to stop infringing on China's rights and cease provocations