China frequently challenges military aircraft from the US and its allies, especially over the South China Sea, where the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy jet flew in front of a US Air Force's RC-135.
abc.net.au/news/us-says-chinese-j-11-intercept-could-have-caused-air-collision/101818008The US military says a Chinese navy fighter jet flew dangerously close to a US Air Force reconnaissance plane over the South China Sea earlier this month, forcing the American pilot to manoeuvre to avoid a collision.
On Thursday, US Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement that the incident occurred on December 21, when the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy J-11 flew in front of — and within 6 metres — of the nose of an RC-135, a large reconnaissance plane operated by the US Air Force. "The US Indo-Pacific Joint Force is dedicated to a free and open Indo-Pacific region and will continue to fly, sail and operate at sea and in international airspace with due regard for the safety of all vessels and aircraft under international law," the statement said.
The US said it was fully entitled to operate in and over the South China Sea, and ignores China's demands.Such dangerous incidents persist, despite US-China agreements on how to deal with unexpected encounters.
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