Philippines says China shot flares near its aircraft from a 'militarized' island in latest incident over the disputed South China Sea

• The Philippines said China has repeatedly fired flares at its aircraft over the South China Sea this week.
• It said that in one incident on August 19, a fighter jet fired flares just 15 meters from its aircraft.
• Tensions between the two countries have been on the rise in the region.

The Philippines said China has repeatedly fired flares at its aircraft over the South China Sea in the last week.