Daily brief
China's military says it warned and expelled a Philippine government aircraft that it claims illegally intruded into the airspace of Huangyan Dao, also known as Scarborough Shoal. The Philippine Coast Guard reported one of its patrol aircraft was challenged by a Chinese navy ship in the same area. Philippine agencies are also tracking a suspected Chinese rocket over Palawan skies.
An explosion in Kabul killed one Chinese citizen and injured another, with Beijing urging Afghanistan to protect its nationals (ongoing coverage).
Thailand repatriated 300 Chinese nationals suspected of involvement in scam operations.
Britain approved the construction of a large new Chinese embassy complex in London despite reported national security concerns.
A U.S. report from the Trump administration era, warning of military readiness gaps regarding China, was sought to be redacted, according to a new disclosure.