China navy says Philippine frigate illegally entered Scarborough Shoal waters, China News
The navy monitored and drove the vessel away, it said.
The navy urged the Philippine side to immediately stop the "infringement and provocation", its spokesperson said in the statement late on Sunday.
The Philippine embassy in China did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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