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Chinese Forces Fire Flares at Philippine Patrol Plane

12/6/2025

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On December 6, 2025, Chinese forces fired three flares from Subi Reef toward a Philippine patrol plane in the South China Sea.
The Philippine Coast Guard said the incident did not disrupt the aircraft's mission.
The surveillance plane recorded the flares and monitored several Chinese vessels in the area.
The United States has no territorial claims and has pledged to defend the Philippines; Vietnam and Malaysia are also involved in the disputes.

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On December 6, 2025, Chinese forces fired three flares from Subi Reef toward a Philippine patrol plane in the South China Sea.
The Philippine Coast Guard said the incident did not disrupt the aircraft's mission.
The surveillance plane recorded the flares and monitored several Chinese vessels in the area.
The United States has no territorial claims and has pledged to defend the Philippines; Vietnam and Malaysia are also involved in the disputes.