Chinese Military Helicopter Comes Within 3 Meters of Philippine Aircraft, U.S. May Intervene
Chinese Military Helicopter Comes Within 3 Meters of Philippine Aircraft, U.S. May Intervene
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This was a tense moment over disputed waters in the South China Sea on February 18. A Chinese navy helicopter flew dangerously close to a Philippine reconnaissance plane that was on a routine patrol. The encounter was captured on video in clear detail.
The Philippine pilot repeatedly warned the Chinese helicopter about its risky maneuvers. Journalists from the Associated Press and other international media outlets, who were on board the Philippine aircraft, witnessed the 30-minute standoff firsthand.
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