Philippine News Agency
China fires flares while PH patrols vs. poachers near Zamora Reef
A Philippine aircraft on maritime patrol encountered flares fired from a China-occupied feature in the West Philippine Sea at least three times.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources plane was conducting its patrol near Zamora Reef, also known as Subi Reef, on Thursday when the incident occurred.
China has "unjustifiably deployed" flares from Zamora Reef while a Philippine aircraft was on patrol to monitor and intercept poachers encroaching on the country's waters.
The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) confirmed the incident and reiterated its call on China to cease provocative actions.
Zamora Reef has been occupied by China since 1988 and features significant infrastructure including buildings and a runway.
The NTF-WPS stated that such actions undermine regional peace and security and erode China's image internationally.
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