MANILA, Nov 26 (Reuters) - Two Chinese fighter jets were monitored "orbiting" a Philippine aircraft participating in patrols with Australia in the South China Sea but did not cause any untoward incident, Manila said on Sunday.
China has accused the Philippines of enlisting "foreign forces" to patrol the South China Sea and stirring up trouble.
The West Philippine Sea is Manila's term for waters in the South China Sea that fall within its exclusive economic zone.
The Chinese aircraft continued on its flight route without further incident, Trinidad said.
Participating in the joint drills were two Philippine navy vessels and five Philippine surveillance aircraft, and Australia's frigate Toowoomba and P8-A maritime surveillance aircraft.
Persons:
China's, Xerxes Trinidad, Romeo Brawner, Karen Lema, William Mallard
Organizations:
., South China, Toowoomba, Thomson
Locations:
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