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

Australia accused a Chinese J-16 fighter jet of an 'unsafe and unprofessional interaction' after it released flares near an Australian P-8A surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea.
No injuries or damage occurred to the Australian aircraft, as confirmed by Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles.
Australia expressed its concerns to China, emphasizing the need for safe military operations in international airspace.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Australia and China, despite improved diplomatic and trade relations.

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DFA 'concerned' over Chinese aircraft's 'unsafe maneuvers' against Australian plane

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said it is concerned over a Chinese fighter jet's "unsafe maneuvers" and the firing of flares near an Australi

9 days ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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The Independent

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

The Chinese fighter is accused of releasing flares that endangered an Australian military surveillance plane

9 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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ABC Australia

US admiral to visit Australia amid tensions over South China Sea incident

The admiral in charge of the United States' preparations for conflict with China is expected to visit Australia next week, following the revelation of a "dangerous" incident over the South China Sea.

9 days ago·Australia

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The West Australian

Defence crew 'lives in danger' as China admonished

The lives of Australian Defence Force personnel would have been at risk if a Chinese flare hit their plane in an unsafe manoeuvre, the defence minister says.

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

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

9 days ago·India

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The Morning News

Chinese Jet Releases Flares Dangerously Close To Australian Aircraft

An Australian patrol aircraft was flying over the South China Sea when out of nowhere—a Chinese fighter jet fired flares just 30 meters in front of it. The Defense officials called the maneuver an “unsafe and unprofessional” stunt by the People’s Liberation Army’s fighter jet. It all went down on Tuesday when a PLA J-16 fighter cut dangerously close to an RAAF P-8 Poseidon patrol aircraft, lighting the sky with flares in broad daylight. No one …

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