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Chinese Fighter Harassed Australian Surveillance Aircraft Over South China Sea, Official Say
A People’s Liberation Army Air Force J-16 fighter released flares 30 meters away in front of a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon on patrol in the South China Sea on Tuesday prompting the Australian government to express its concern to China on such actions.
Australian P-8A encounters Chinese J-16 in South China Sea
P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft encountered a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16 fighter jet over the South China Sea (SCS) on 11 February 2025. The Australian government issued a statement two days later describing the interaction as “unsafe and unprofessional” on China’s part.
Australia says Chinese fighter jet released flares that almost hit spy plane over South China Sea
China in turn accused the Australian plane of "deliberately" intruding into airspace over the disputed Paracel Islands,
Chinese warships spotted lurking off Australian coast after fighter plane drops flares on aircraft
Defence personnel have detected three Chinese warships operating near the north-east of Australia - just two days after the Chinese military dropped flares on an Australian plane
ADF monitoring Chinese warships operating off Australian coastline days after ‘unsafe’ fighter plane incident
Beijing has hit back at Canberra after Australia demanded answers as to why a Chinese warplane dropped flares on a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft.
Australia accuses China of 'unsafe' fighter jet move
While it has no claims to the South China Sea, Australia has aligned itself close to the US and its allies in saying that China's assertions have no legal basis. "Australia expects all countries, including China, to operate their militaries in a safe and professional manner," the department said in a statement on Thursday.
Australia and China trade blame over fighter jet incident in South China Sea
Australia has raised concerns with China over what it said on Thursday were "unsafe and unprofessional" actions by a Chinese fighter jet towards an Australian maritime patrol in the South China Sea two days earlier,
China accuses Australia of provocation in South China Sea
BEIJING >> China accused Australia today of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was spreading “false narratives”, though Australia maintained its action adhered to international law.
Australia condemns ‘unsafe’ Chinese jet intercept over South China Sea
Australia protests an unsafe encounter with a Chinese fighter jet over the South China Sea after its RAAF aircraft was intercepted during a routine mission.
Beijing accuses Australia of 'making provocations' after Canberra slams actions of Chinese fighter jet
China has fired back at Australia's claims the People's Liberation Army acted unprofessionally during an aviation encounter with a RAAF aircraft.
Australia Accuses PLA Jet of Unsafe Actions Over South China Sea
Australia has accused the Chinese air force of an “unsafe and unprofessional interaction” with one of Canberra’s military aircraft over the South China Sea during a routine maritime surveillance operation.
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