China’s Ministry of Defense Issues Stern Warning Over Australian Airspace Violations
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, China’s Ministry of Defense demanded that Australia refrain from harming bilateral relations.
The statement described recent remarks by Australian officials as an attempt to cover up violations of China’s airspace.
Beijing called on Australia to immediately halt its provocations and aggressions, urging restraint in the actions of its naval and air forces.
Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Defense, issued the statement in response to an incident involving an Australian military aircraft entering Chinese airspace over the Xisha Islands. He said, ”We urge Australia to immediately cease its provocations, provocations, and propaganda hype. It must confine the activities of its air and naval forces along border lines to prevent damage to Sino-Australian relations and military ties between our two countries. The Chinese military will continue taking necessary measures with resolute defense of national sovereignty and security while protecting regional peace and stability.”
Recently, Australia’s Ministry of Defense claimed that on October 19, a royal Australian Air Force P-8A patrol aircraft flying over the South China Sea encountered “unsafe and unprofessional interaction” with a Chinese aircraft. it said a warning shot was fired toward the Australian plane that posed ”danger” to it and its crew.
Responding to questions about this claim, Jiang Bin stated: “Australia has distorted facts in this statement by blaming China. This declaration aims to conceal unlawful actions by Australian military aircraft violating Chinese airspace. We express strong dissatisfaction with this matter and formally protest against Australia.”
