China military yesterday accused the Philippines of trying to "rope in" other countries the dispute over ownership of the South China Sea and stir regional tension after Japan joined a military drill with the Philippines over the disputed waters. According to Japanese and Philippine officials, a Japanese surveillance aircraft, with three Filipino guest crew members, this week flew at 1,524 meters (5,000 feet) above the edge of Reed Bank (Recto Bank), an energy-rich area that is claimed by both China and the Philippines. It was accompanied by a smaller Philippine patrol aircraft.

Balana, C. D. (2015, June 26). PH trying to 'rope in' other countries to sea row - China. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A6.