China expels Philippine aircraft from its airspace over Huangyan Dao

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A file photo of Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. /VCG

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday expelled a Philippine government aircraft that illegally intruded into the territorial airspace over China's Huangyan Dao without the approval of the Chinese government, a spokesperson said.

Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, said that the naval and air forces dispatched by the theater command warned and expelled the Philippine aircraft in accordance with law and regulations.

The Philippine action has severely infringed upon China's sovereignty and gravely violated the relevant provisions of the Chinese law and international law, Tian said.

"Huangyan Dao is China's inherent territory. We urge the Philippine side to immediately stop infringing upon China's rights or making provocations, and cease irresponsible hype," the spokesperson added.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency

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