China-Philippines tensions

Chinese military helicopter makes extremely close approach to plane in South China Sea incident

A Chinese military helicopter flew within 3 meters (10 feet) of a Philippine patrol plane on Tuesday, according to the Philippine coast guard. The incident was witnessed by an Associated Press reporter aboard a single-engine Cessna Caravan. The Philippines has condemned the actions of the Chinese helicopter, calling them "unprofessional and reckless". The US Ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, also condemned the actions of the Chinese helicopter.
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