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Chinese jets intercept Philippine aircraft near Scarborough Shoal

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Chinese armed trainer jets, identified as JL-10s, reportedly intercepted and warned away Philippine aircraft near Scarborough Shoal. The incident involved the Chinese jets locking their electronic systems onto Philippine models including a BN-2A Islander, C-208, and PA-31T. China asserts control over the disputed atoll, known as Huangyan Dao, and has issued warnings to aircraft perceived as intruding into its airspace. AI

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Chinese jets intercept Philippine aircraft near Scarborough Shoal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    Chinese armed trainer jets drive away Philippine aircraft over Scarborough Shoal

    China sent armed trainer jets to drive away Philippine light aircraft over the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, in a potentially more cost-effective tactic for its increasingly frequent air confrontations over the South China Sea. At least three JL-10 trainers carrying PL…

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