South China Sea: Chinese fighter jets 'orbit' Philippine patrol aircraft, Manila says

Two Chinese fighter jets were observed orbiting a Philippine aircraft during patrols with Australia in the South China Sea. The Philippines and Australia conducted a second day of sea and air exercises in the region, following patrols with the US. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, a conduit for over $3 trillion of annual ship-borne commerce.

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