China warns Australia to stop 'dangerous' actions over the South China Sea after RAAF interception
2 years, 9 months ago

China warns Australia to stop 'dangerous' actions over the South China Sea after RAAF interception

ABC  

China has warned Australia to stop "provocative" actions in the South China Sea region after a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance plane was dangerously intercepted in an area near the Paracel Islands. Key points: China said its military's interception of the RAAF plane was safe and reasonable It accused Australia of repeatedly spreading false information and advocating confrontation Anthony Albanese says the Chinese interception was an act of aggression It was the first official confirmation from Chinese defence officials that the interception happened. Chinese defence ministry spokesman Tan Kefei said while the Australian aircraft did not enter international airspace claimed by China near the Paracel Islands, the plane seriously threatened China's sovereignty and security. The Federal government says it will not be intimidated by the dangerous actions of a Chinese aircraft towards an Australian surveillance plane in the South China Sea last month.

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Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea
3 weeks ago

Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and its security allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Wednesday, following confrontations between Chinese aircraft and those of his country, Australia and the United States. A Chinese coast guard vessel …

Chinese warships force dozens of Australian commercial flights to change course during live-fire drills
1 month ago

Chinese warships force dozens of Australian commercial flights to change course during live-fire drills

Firstpost  

Three Chinese warships conducted a series of naval drills last Friday and Saturday, stationed underneath a busy flight path linking Australia and New Zealand This handout photo taken on February 11, 2025, and released by The Australian Defence Force on February 21, shows the People's Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang sailing at an undisclosed location. AFP Dozens of commercial flights …

China holds live fire exercises off Australia’s east coast
1 month ago

China holds live fire exercises off Australia’s east coast

ABC  

RICHARD MCGREGOR, LOWY INSTITUTE: I don’t think man Australians know China has the biggest navy in the world. TOM HARTLEY, REPORTER: The People’s Liberation Army is always on Australia’s radar but this trio of Chinese warships - known as Task Group 107 - is a little too close for comfort. TOM HARTLEY: The drills didn’t breach international law but typically …

Here’s why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm
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1 month ago

Here’s why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Leaders in Australia and New Zealand say China should have given them more warning before its navy conducted an unusual series of live fire exercises in the seas between the two countries, forcing flights to divert on short notice. Live fire from the warships hasn’t been confirmed during Friday’s drills, but firing was spotted by a …

China defends military exercises, accuses Australia of unreasonable accusations
1 month ago

China defends military exercises, accuses Australia of unreasonable accusations

Firstpost  

Authorities in Australia and close ally New Zealand have been monitoring three Chinese navy vessels spotted in recent days in international waters of the nearby Tasman Sea This handout photo taken on February 11, 2025, and released by The Australian Defence Force on February 21, shows the People's Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang sailing at an undisclosed location. AFP Beijing …

China accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ live-fire drills that led to planes changing course mid-flight
1 month ago

China accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ live-fire drills that led to planes changing course mid-flight

The Independent  

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China denies it didn’t give timely warning of live-fire drills off Australia
1 month ago

China denies it didn’t give timely warning of live-fire drills off Australia

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Defense Ministry said Sunday that Australia had made “unreasonable accusations” and deliberately hyped the situation after three planes headed to New Zealand changed course in midflight because of live-fire drills by the Chinese navy. But he also said the Australian navy would typically give 12 to 24 hours’ notice of a live-fire exercise to give airlines time …

Australia accuses China of giving inadequate notice of live-fire exercises
1 month ago

Australia accuses China of giving inadequate notice of live-fire exercises

Firstpost  

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Friday the naval exercises ‘upheld safety standards and professional operations throughout in accordance with relevant international laws and international practices’ Australia accused China on Saturday of failing to give satisfactory reasons for what it called inadequate notice of a live-fire drill in waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to …

China live-fire drill off Australia: 3 flights diverted; ’disconcerting’ warning issued, says minister Richard Marles
1 month ago

China live-fire drill off Australia: 3 flights diverted; ’disconcerting’ warning issued, says minister Richard Marles

Live Mint  

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Friday said planes flying over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand were issued 'disconcerting' warning by the Chinese navy, saying they were flying over a secret live-fire exercise. Marles also said that Australian authorities only learned about China's live-firing plans in international waters midway between Australia and New Zealand from the …

Airlines warned to stay away as Chinese navy holds live-fire drills in Tasman Sea off Australia
1 month ago

Airlines warned to stay away as Chinese navy holds live-fire drills in Tasman Sea off Australia

The Independent  

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Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese navy live-fire exercise in Tasman Sea
1 month ago

Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese navy live-fire exercise in Tasman Sea

The Hindu  

Australia warned international airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships conducting a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday. Mr. Wong confirmed an Australian Broadcasting Corp. report that regulator Airservices Australia had warned commercial pilots of a potential hazard in airspace between the countries as three Chinese warships …

China issued ‘disconcerting’ warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says
1 month ago

China issued ‘disconcerting’ warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Airliners were over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand when the Chinese navy warned they were flying over a secret live-fire exercise, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Friday. Regulator Airservices Australia warned commercial pilots of a potential hazard in airspace between the countries as three Chinese warships conducted exercises off the Australian …

China expels Philippine aircraft over South China Sea
1 month ago

China expels Philippine aircraft over South China Sea

China Daily  

China's military announced on Friday that it had issued warnings and expelled two Philippine C-208 aircraft and an N-22 aircraft that had entered the airspace over a South China Sea island on Thursday. Tian Junli, spokesman for the People's Liberation Army's Southern Theater Command, said in a release that recently, the Philippines had disregarded facts and repeatedly smeared and vilified …

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
1 month ago

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian and New Zealand militaries were monitoring three Chinese warships moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission, officials said Thursday. Defense Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that the Chinese ships — the naval frigate Hengyang, cruiser Zunyi and replenishment vessel Weishanhu — were “off the east coast of Australia.” Defense officials …

Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships
1 month ago

Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships

Al Jazeera  

Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’ by the country’s defence minister. Australia and New Zealand are monitoring the “unusual” presence of a group of Chinese naval vessels spotted in international waters off the Australian eastern coast, defence ministers of the two countries said. “We are keeping a close …

Chinese helicopter flies within 3m of Philippine government plane in South China Sea
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1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese helicopter flies within 3m of Philippine government plane in South China Sea

ABC  

China has accused the Philippines of "spreading false narratives" after a second military incident with foreign aircraft over the South China Sea in the last fortnight. The Philippine coast guard said a Chinese navy helicopter flew 'dangerously' close — within three meters — to a government aircraft patrolling a disputed section of the South China Sea on Tuesday. Journalists onboard …

Philippines accuses Chinese plane of flying ‘dangerously’ close to its aircraft over South China Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

Philippines accuses Chinese plane of flying ‘dangerously’ close to its aircraft over South China Sea

The Independent  

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Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘unsafe conduct’ over South China Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘unsafe conduct’ over South China Sea

The Independent  

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China defends expulsion of Australian military jet
1 month, 1 week ago

China defends expulsion of Australian military jet

China Daily  

A China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman said on Friday that China's expulsion of an Australian warplane, which intruded into the airspace over the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea, was completely reasonable and lawful, urging the Australian side not to blindly follow others. In a statement, the spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said that on Tuesday, the Australian side deliberately …

Australia accuses China fighter jet of 'unsafe' conduct above South China Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia accuses China fighter jet of 'unsafe' conduct above South China Sea

The Hindu  

Australia said on Thursday that a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of "unsafe" military conduct. The Australian plane was flying a "routine" surveillance patrol over the contested waters on February 11 when the Chinese aircraft approached, Canberra's defence department said on Thursday. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo …

Australia accuses Chinese fighter of endangering Australian surveillance plane over South China Sea
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1 month, 1 week ago

Australia accuses Chinese fighter of endangering Australian surveillance plane over South China Sea

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia has protested what it describes as an unsafe and unprofessional interaction over the South China Sea where a Chinese fighter is accused of releasing flares that endangered an Australian military surveillance plane. A Chinese J-16 fighter released flares on Tuesday that passed within 30 meters of a P-8 Poseidon surveillance jet in daylight and in international …

Australia, China trade barbs over midair encounter above South China Sea
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1 month, 1 week ago

Australia, China trade barbs over midair encounter above South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Canberra says Chinese jet dropped flares nears its air force plane as China accuses Australia of airspace intrusion. Australia has accused China of “unsafe” military manoeuvre after a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, drawing a quick pushback from Beijing. The Australian Defence Force said on Thursday that its plane …

Chinese fighter deployed flares within 30m of RAAF jet in South China Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese fighter deployed flares within 30m of RAAF jet in South China Sea

ABC  

A Chinese fighter aircraft released flares in front of an Australian military plane during what Defence describes as an "unsafe and unprofessional" interaction in the South China Sea this week. "The Australian government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese government following an unsafe and unprofessional interaction with a People's Liberation Army — Air Force aircraft," Defence said in a …

Chinese military video appears to show 'dangerous' intercept of Australian aircraft over South China Sea
6 months, 1 week ago

Chinese military video appears to show 'dangerous' intercept of Australian aircraft over South China Sea

ABC  

The People's Liberation Army has released video of a 2022 incident that appears to show a Chinese J-16 fighter intercepting an "enemy" Australian P-8 Poseidon surveillance aircraft while it was conducting a routine patrol in international airspace. According to the PLA propaganda film shown on Chinese state television in recent days, a "flashing infrared bomb" was also fired towards the …

Philippines says China fired flares at its South China Sea plane
7 months ago

Philippines says China fired flares at its South China Sea plane

The Hindu  

The Philippines accused China on Saturday of recently firing flares at one of its aircraft as it patrolled over the South China Sea. A Chinese fighter jet "engaged in irresponsible and dangerous manoeuvres" on August 19 as the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources plane flew near Scarborough Shoal, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea said. Ambassador …

Philippines says flares fired from a Chinese island base threatened its fisheries plane
7 months ago

Philippines says flares fired from a Chinese island base threatened its fisheries plane

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine fisheries bureau plane was threatened by flares fired from a Chinese island base while conducting a routine patrol in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said Saturday, the latest territorial spat between Beijing and Manila over one of the world’s busiest trade routes, with confrontations spreading from the disputed waters to the airspace above. The …

Philippines Urges China To Halt 'Provocative And Dangerous' Actions After Flare Incidents
7 months ago

Philippines Urges China To Halt 'Provocative And Dangerous' Actions After Flare Incidents

News 18  

The Philippines called on Beijing on Saturday to “immediately cease all provocative and dangerous actions” after accusing it of “unjustifiably” deploying flares from China occupied Subi Reef on Aug. 22 while a Manila aircraft was conducting patrols. The same aircraft also “faced harassment” from a Chinese jet fighter while it was conducting a surveillance flight near Scarborough Shoal on Aug. …

Philippines protests Chinese air force jets’ firing of flares in the path of patrol plane
7 months, 1 week ago

Philippines protests Chinese air force jets’ firing of flares in the path of patrol plane

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government said Tuesday it has filed a diplomatic protest against Beijing after Chinese jets flew dangerously close and fired a volley of flares in the path of a Philippine air force patrol plane over a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said over the weekend that the actions by …

Philippines says China air force harassed its plane over disputed reef
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippines says China air force harassed its plane over disputed reef

The Hindu  

The Philippine military on Saturday accused China's air force of "dangerous and provocative actions" against one of its planes patrolling over a disputed South China Sea reef. Two China air force aircraft "executed a dangerous manoeuvre at around 9:00 a.m. and dropped flares in the path of our NC-212i," armed forces chief General Romeo Brawner said in a statement, recounting …

Philippine military says Chinese air force jets endangered its patrol plane with flares, risky moves
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippine military says Chinese air force jets endangered its patrol plane with flares, risky moves

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military chief condemned Saturday what he said was the provocative actions of two Chinese air force aircraft that executed a dangerous maneuver and dropped flares in the path of a Philippine air force plane on routine patrol in the South China Sea. A top Philippine security official told The Associated Press that the Chinese jets …

Albanese rejects China’s argument that Australia was at fault in dangerous aircraft encounter
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Albanese rejects China’s argument that Australia was at fault in dangerous aircraft encounter

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday rejected China’s argument that Australia was responsible for a dangerous weekend encounter between their military aircraft in international airspace over the Yellow Sea. He highlighted Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian’s statement that the helicopter “flew within close range of China’s airspace.” “That’s a confirmation that this chopper was in …

Albanese rejects China's argument that Australia was at fault for dangerous aircraft encounter
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Albanese rejects China's argument that Australia was at fault for dangerous aircraft encounter

The Independent  

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Australia accuses China of 'unsafe behaviour' after Beijing's fighter jet endangers navy helicopter
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia accuses China of 'unsafe behaviour' after Beijing's fighter jet endangers navy helicopter

India TV News  

Melbourne: Australia has accused China of "unsafe behaviour" and demanded an explanation from Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet allegedly endangered an Australian navy helicopter by firing flares in its path over international waters. The Australian public expected an explanation from China about the incident, and Australia had made "very strong representations at every level to China", said Albanese. In …

‘Unacceptable’: Australian PM criticises China over fighter jet incident
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Unacceptable’: Australian PM criticises China over fighter jet incident

Al Jazeera  

Protests lodged after Chinese aircraft fired flares in path of an Australian navy helicopter above international waters. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Beijing of “unacceptable” conduct after reports a Chinese fighter jet fired flares in the flight path of an Australian navy helicopter over international waters. The MH60R Seahawk helicopter was flying above the Yellow Sea on Saturday …

Chinese PLA-Air Force fighter aircraft fires flares in front of Australian Navy helicopter in the Yellow Sea off South Korea
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese PLA-Air Force fighter aircraft fires flares in front of Australian Navy helicopter in the Yellow Sea off South Korea

Daily Mail  

A Chinese fighter aircraft has fired flares in front of an Australian navy helicopter in international waters in a move deemed as an 'unsafe and unprofessional interaction'. The near-catastrophic incident occurred on Saturday night during a routine operation in the Yellow Sea off South Korea when a Navy Seahawk was intercepted by a Chinese J10 Air Force jet. It was …

Australia accuses China of unsafe behavior when fighter jet released flares in a helicopter’s path
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia accuses China of unsafe behavior when fighter jet released flares in a helicopter’s path

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia has protested to Beijing through multiple channels that a Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian navy helicopter with flares over international waters, the prime minister said Tuesday. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a regular briefing Tuesday that China lodged an official protest with Australia over its military’s “risky moves.” “What truly happened is an …

Tension flares in South China Sea as Beijing claims US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into waters
1 year, 3 months ago

Tension flares in South China Sea as Beijing claims US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into waters

India TV News  

Even though the Biden administration and the Chinese government have been engaging on a personal level to ease differences, Beijing on Monday, claimed that an American naval ship had “illegally intruded” into waters near the Second Thomas Shoal. Notably, the latest development came at the site of a hot territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China …

China warns Australia to act prudently in naval operations in the South China Sea
1 year, 3 months ago

China warns Australia to act prudently in naval operations in the South China Sea

The Independent  

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China accuses Canada of 'malicious, provocative actions' after close intercepts over South China Sea
1 year, 4 months ago

China accuses Canada of 'malicious, provocative actions' after close intercepts over South China Sea

India TV News  

China has accused Canada of indulging in 'malicious and provocative actions" after Ottawa said that Chinese fighter jets endangered a Canadian helicopter in two close intercepts above the disputed South China Sea. In response, China’s Defense Ministry accused Canada of violating Chinese and international laws, jeopardising China’s sovereignty and security, and conducting “malicious and provocative act with ulterior motives.” Canada's …

US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea
1 year, 4 months ago

US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military said, underscoring the potential for a mishap as both countries vie for influence in the region. China’s Foreign Ministry put the blame on the U.S., suggesting the American aircraft was flying over …

China’s jet comes dangerously close to US bomber over South China Sea: US
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s jet comes dangerously close to US bomber over South China Sea: US

Al Jazeera  

Beijing blames Washington for the incident that almost caused an accident as the two compete for influence in the region. A Chinese fighter jet has come within three metres of a US B-52 bomber while flying over the South China Sea, according to the United States military, as Beijing blames Washington for the incident. China’s foreign ministry put the blame …

China's military taking dangerous actions to deter US forces in Asia-Pacific: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

China's military taking dangerous actions to deter US forces in Asia-Pacific: Report

Firstpost  

China is also continuing to build up its strategic nuclear arsenal and has most likely amassed 500 nuclear warheads as of May, the Pentagon said, an increase of about 100 over last year’s estimate. In the past two years, the US has recorded more “coercive and risky” air intercepts by the Chinese military than in the previous decade, the US …

US accuses China’s Air Force of ‘risky’ behaviour in skies above Pacific
1 year, 5 months ago

US accuses China’s Air Force of ‘risky’ behaviour in skies above Pacific

Al Jazeera  

Releasing photos and video of more than 180 Chinese intercepts in past two years, Pentagon warns of dangers of such incidents. Speaking at the Pentagon, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner described a “sharp increase in coercive and risky operational behaviour in the East and South China seas”, referring to airborne interactions between China’s People’s Liberation …

Canada says Chinese jets being ‘reckless’ near North Korea
1 year, 5 months ago

Canada says Chinese jets being ‘reckless’ near North Korea

Al Jazeera  

A Canadian plane surveilling North Korea was approached by a Chinese jet in international airspace off the coast of China A Chinese fighter jet flew within five metres of a Canadian military plane over international waters near the coast of China, Canada’s defence minister has said. The Canadian plane was taking part in surveillance to enforce United Nations sanctions on …

China accuses US of interfering in training exercise before aerial confrontation
1 year, 9 months ago

China accuses US of interfering in training exercise before aerial confrontation

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Defense Ministry accused the U.S. of “interference and surveillance” of a naval exercise in the South China Sea ahead of an incident in which a Chinese fighter pilot flew at high speed in front of a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane, underscoring the rupture in contacts between their militaries. A statement issued late Wednesday by the Chinese …

China responds to US complaint over plane intercept with demand for end to surveillance flights
1 year, 9 months ago

China responds to US complaint over plane intercept with demand for end to surveillance flights

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Beijing responded Wednesday to complaints from the United States about a Chinese fighter jet’s dangerous interception of an American Air Force reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the South China Sea by demanding an end to such flights. The incident adds to military, diplomatic and economic tensions between the countries over U.S. support for self-governing Taiwan, China’s refusal …

China responds to US complaint over plane intercept with demand for end to surveillance flights
1 year, 9 months ago

China responds to US complaint over plane intercept with demand for end to surveillance flights

The Independent  

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WATCH: Chinese jet's 'aggressive maneuver' near US spy plane over South China Sea
1 year, 9 months ago

WATCH: Chinese jet's 'aggressive maneuver' near US spy plane over South China Sea

Firstpost  

The US military said on Tuesday that a Chinese fighter jet carried out an “unnecessarily aggressive” maneuver close to a US reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to fly through the turbulent wake. “The Chinese J-16 fighter pilot flew directly in front of the nose of the RC-135, which was conducting routine operations in international …

‘Provocative, dangerous’: China blames US for air confrontation
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Provocative, dangerous’: China blames US for air confrontation

Al Jazeera  

Incident between planes over the South China Sea the latest in a series of confrontations between Chinese and US militaries. China has blamed a US “provocation” for an incident in which a Chinese plane crossed in front of an American surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea. “The United States’ long-term and frequent sending of ships and planes to conduct …

US accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘aggressive’ action near its plane in South China sea; Beijing responds
1 year, 9 months ago

US accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘aggressive’ action near its plane in South China sea; Beijing responds

India TV News  

Beijing responded on Wednesday to complaints from the United States about a Chinese fighter jet's dangerous interception of an American Air Force reconnaissance aircraft in international airspace over the South China Sea by demanding an end to such flights. The US Indo-Pacific Command called the Chinese plane's actions an “unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre”, adding to complaints that China's military has become …

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