China says its military pilots acted properly and were protecting its sovereignty, following recent complaints by Canada and Australia that Chinese planes engaged in risky manoeuvres with their aircraft over the Pacific.
China has defended its military pilots, saying they acted properly and were protecting its sovereignty, following recent complaints by Australia and Canada that Chinese planes engaged in risky manoeuvres with their aircraft over the Pacific.
The Chinese plane released flares while flying closely alongside the Australian plane, before cutting in front of it and releasing a bag of "chaff" into its flight path, which included aluminium fragments that were sucked into the engine of the Australian plane, Defence Minister Richard Marles said. "In the Australian government's view, in the Defence Department's view, this was not safe, what occurred, and we've made appropriate representations to the Chinese government expressing our concern at this," he said.China's Defence Ministry has not commented on the incident.
"We urge Australia to respect China's national security interests and major concerns, and to be cautious with its words and deeds so as to avoid a miscalculation that could cause serious consequences," he said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
China warns Australia risks 'serious consequences' after jet interceptionChina has urged Australia to respect its national security interests in the South China Sea or face 'serious consequences' after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described China's actions as an 'act of aggression'.
Read more »
China slams Australia after 'dangerous' fighter jet incidentA Chinese state-controlled media outlet has accused Defence Minister Richard Marles of withholding details about an engagement between a RAAF plane and Chinese aircraft as it slammed Australia for trying to become “Washington’s right-hand man”.
Read more »
China's inception of surveillance plane will not deter Australia in South China Sea, defence minister saysAn Australian maritime surveillance aircraft was intercepted by Chinese fighter plane last month. Defence China Security
Read more »
Australian soft power can outbid China for regional influence: ConroyPat Conroy, the newly appointed minister for the Pacific, says offering advantages such as migration opportunities and cultural ties is better than competing over the weight of cash.
Read more »
Albanese woos Indonesia as new China fight eruptsAnthony Albanese wants better relations with Jakarta and South-East Asia, as China was accused of escalating military tensions in the South China Sea by buzzing an RAAF surveillance plane.
Read more »
Jokowi to tread fine line on China in Albanese meetingIndonesia hopes the Albanese government will double down on supporting South-East Asia’s strategic autonomy amid increased superpower rivalry.
Read more »