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Taiwan Condemns China's Missile-Armed Jet Near Scarborough Shoal

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Taiwan's foreign ministry has condemned China for what it called an unsafe and highly provocative patrol near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Chinese state media showed a Chinese warplane carrying live missiles driving off a Philippine aircraft. It was one of the first such incidents involving Chinese warplanes carrying live missiles. Taiwan says it will work with regional partners to maintain freedom of navigation in the area.

South China Sea Tensions

REPORTER:  
Taiwan's foreign ministry condemned China on Wednesday for what it called an unsafe and highly provocative patrol in the South China Sea.  
The incident took place near Scarborough Shoal, which is claimed by Taiwan, China, and the Philippines. Chinese state media showed a Chinese warplane driving off a Philippine aircraft with the Chinese plane carrying live missiles. Taiwan's foreign ministry called China's actions dangerous and pledges to work with regional partners to maintain freedom of navigation in the area.

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South China Sea Tension

REPORTER:  
Taiwan's foreign ministry condemned China Wednesday for what it called an unsafe and highly provocative patrol near Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday.  
The ministry said China used dangerous flight maneuvers to disrupt the normal operations of another country’s aircraft. Chinese state media footage showed for a first time a trainer jet carrying live missiles driving off a Philippine official aircraft near the contested reef.  
The ministry said China has been ramping up pressure in the South China Sea, and pledged to keep working with regional partners on freedom of navigation.