The Philippines is exploring the possibility of converting two islands that were once part of a U.S. navy base into a ...

The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

TASS/. Chinese forces have begun patrolling the waters near the disputed Huangyan (Scarborough Reef) islands in the South China Sea, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said.

The encounter followed Tuesday's near collision between an intercepting Chinese military helicopter and a Philippine turboprop.