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A Chinese jet fighter has 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. Officials have revealed the encounter occurred on Tuesday during daylight hours, with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) J-16 released within 30 metres of the RAAF P-8 Poseidon. Defence says no personnel were injured and there was no damage to the P-8, but it has lodged formal objections with the PLA both in Canberra and Beijing. "The Australian government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese government following an unsafe...
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August 24, 2024
13:35
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Source: theguardian.com
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Source: abc.net.au
May 7, 2024
10:57
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Source: edition.cnn.com
May 7, 2024
10:23
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Source: firstpost.com
May 7, 2024
05:42
Opposition fears for lives of Australian defence personnel after Chinese military confrontation in international waters
Source: abc.net.au
May 6, 2024
15:48
Australian helicopter forced to take evasive action after Chinese fighter detonates flares
Source: abc.net.au
April 25, 2024
18:43
Chinese Warships Permanently Deployed at New Overseas Naval Base
Source: newsweek.com
April 8, 2024
10:01
China reveals why it patrolled South China Sea when US with allies was holding naval drills
Source: firstpost.com
