Tensions escalate between China and Australia after Chinese fighter jets intercepted an Australian surveillance plane in the South China Sea. China claims the Australian aircraft violated its airspace, while Australia maintains it was conducting lawful operations and condemns the interception as unsafe and unprofessional.
China has hit back over its mid-air interception of an Australian surveillance plane in the South China Sea that risked the lives of the aircraft's crew.
Australia has launched an official protest with China over the interception, describing it as unsafe and unprofessional. "The Australian military airplane deliberately intruded into China's airspace over Xisha Qundao without China's permission. Such a move violated China's sovereignty and undermined China's national security," said ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun.
Guo said Australia should cease "provocations" in the South China Sea and work for "peace and stability" in the region.READ MORE:
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