Mon Apr 21 01:59:33 UTC 2025: ## China Accuses Philippines of Illegal Entry into Scarborough Shoal
**Beijing, April 21, 2025** – The Chinese Southern Theatre navy has accused a Philippine frigate of illegally entering the waters of Scarborough Shoal on Sunday, April 20th, 2025. A statement released by the navy claims the intrusion constitutes a serious violation of Chinese sovereignty and laws. The navy reported monitoring the Philippine vessel and subsequently driving it away. The statement urged the Philippines to cease what it termed “infringement and provocation.” The Philippine embassy in China has yet to respond to requests for comment. This incident further escalates tensions in the disputed South China Sea.
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