Chinese fighter jet came dangerously to U.S. Airforce plane over the disputed South China Sea. This close encounter happened last week, according to the U.S. military.

China, U.S. military jets in close encounter over the disputed South China sea

A Chinese fighter aircraft dangerously intercepted an Australian military surveillance plane in the South China Sea region in May, Australia`s defence department said on Sunday.

The Royal Australian Air Force P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft was intercepted by a Chinese J-16 fighter during "routine maritime surveillance activity" in international airspace in the region on May 26, defence said in a statement.

"The intercept resulted in a dangerous manoeuvre which posed a safety threat to the P-8 aircraft and its crew," it said.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters in Perth that his government had expressed concerns to China "through appropriate channels".

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China`s embassy in Australia did not immediately respond toa request for comment.

Defence Minister Richard Marles said the Chinese jet flew very close in front of the RAAF aircraft and released a "bundle of chaff" containing small pieces of aluminium that were ingested into the Australian aircraft`s engine.

"Quite obviously this is very dangerous," Marles told ABC television.

Australia has previously joined the United States in stating that China’s claims around contested islands in the South China Sea do not comply with international law.

Defence said for decades it had undertaken maritime surveillance in the region and "does so in accordance with international law, exercising the right to freedom of navigation and overflight in international waters and airspace".

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Relations between Australia and China, major trading partners, have been strained recently over growing Chinese influence in the Pacific after China sought a regional security deal with Pacific Island nations.

Also in May, a Chinese intelligence ship was tracked off Australia`s west coast within 50 nautical miles of a sensitive defence facility, which is used by Australian, U.S. and allied submarines.

In February, China and Australia traded barbs over an incident in which Australia said one of its maritime patrol aircraft detected a laser directed at it from a People`s Liberation Army Navy vessel.

A Chinese fighter aircraft dangerously intercepted an Australian military surveillance plane in the South China Sea region in May, Australia`s defence department said on Sunday.

A Chinese fighter aircraft dangerously intercepted an Australian military surveillance plane in the South China Sea region in May, Australia`s defence department said on Sunday. The Royal Australian Air Force P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft was intercepted by a Chinese J-16 fighter during "routine maritime surveillance activity" in international airspace in the region on May 26, defence said in a statement. "The intercept resulted in a dangerous manoeuvre which posed a safety threat to the P-8 aircraft and its crew," it said. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters in Perth that his government had expressed concerns to China "through appropriate channels". Also read | Bangladesh depot fire near Chittagong claims 34 lives, at least 450 injured China`s embassy in Australia did not immediately respond toa request for comment. Defence Minister Richard Marles said the Chinese jet flew very close in front of the RAAF aircraft and released a "bundle of chaff" containing small pieces of aluminium that were ingested into the Australian aircraft`s engine. "Quite obviously this is very dangerous," Marles told ABC television. Australia has previously joined the United States in stating that China’s claims around contested islands in the South China Sea do not comply with international law. Defence said for decades it had undertaken maritime surveillance in the region and "does so in accordance with international law, exercising the right to freedom of navigation and overflight in international waters and airspace". Also read | North Korea test-fires ballistic missile after US, South Korea stage drills Relations between Australia and China, major trading partners, have been strained recently over growing Chinese influence in the Pacific after China sought a regional security deal with Pacific Island nations. Also in May, a Chinese intelligence ship was tracked off Australia`s west coast within 50 nautical miles of a sensitive defence facility, which is used by Australian, U.S. and allied submarines. In February, China and Australia traded barbs over an incident in which Australia said one of its maritime patrol aircraft detected a laser directed at it from a People`s Liberation Army Navy vessel.

Australia says Chinese fighter jet intercepted surveillance craft in May

Fighter jets belonging to the Chinese Air Force entered Taiwan's air space for the second consecutive day on Sunday.

The 12 fighter jets ventured into Taiwan's air defence identification zone as tensions surrounding the island continue to increase, with Joe Biden recently taking oath as US President.&nbsp; 
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China claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory and has stepped up its military presence in the region surrounding the island in the last few months.

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Over the weekend, fighters and bombers were dispatched to the region for the first time, where recon aircraft are the most common sight from China. 
 
On Saturday, eight Chinese bomber planes and four fighter jets flew into Taiwan's defence zone, which lies between mainland Taiwan and the Pratas Islands in the South China Sea.

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According to Taiwanese authorities, six J-10 fighters, four J-16s, two SU-30s, a Y-8 reconnaissance aircraft, and two Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft entered the airspace.

The country added that Taiwan's Air Force was dispatched in response to China's activity.

"Airborne alert sorties had been tasked, radio warnings issued and air defence missile systems deployed to monitor the activity," the ministry said.

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Taiwan's air force waded off&nbsp;the Chinese aircraft and deployed missiles to monitor them, the ministry added, using standard wording for how it responds to such activities.

The flight by the Chinese bombers and fighters on Saturday came just days after Joe Biden assumed the US presidency. Beijing has watched with growing concern increasing US support for democratic Taiwan, especially during Donald Trump's administration which left office on Wednesday.

China says it has been carrying out exercises to defend the country's sovereignty and security.

Fighter jets belonging to the Chinese Air Force entered Taiwan's air space for the second consecutive day on Sunday. The 12 fighter jets ventured into Taiwan's air defence identification zone as tensions surrounding the island continue to increase, with Joe Biden recently taking oath as US President.

Fighter jets belonging to the Chinese Air Force entered Taiwan's air space for the second consecutive day on Sunday. The 12 fighter jets ventured into Taiwan's air defence identification zone as tensions surrounding the island continue to increase, with Joe Biden recently taking oath as US President. China claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory and has stepped up its military presence in the region surrounding the island in the last few months. Over the weekend, fighters and bombers were dispatched to the region for the first time, where recon aircraft are the most common sight from China. On Saturday, eight Chinese bomber planes and four fighter jets flew into Taiwan's defence zone, which lies between mainland Taiwan and the Pratas Islands in the South China Sea. Also read: Taiwan to put 5,000 into quarantine over hospital Covid-19 cluster According to Taiwanese authorities, six J-10 fighters, four J-16s, two SU-30s, a Y-8 reconnaissance aircraft, and two Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft entered the airspace. The country added that Taiwan's Air Force was dispatched in response to China's activity. "Airborne alert sorties had been tasked, radio warnings issued and air defence missile systems deployed to monitor the activity," the ministry said. Also read: Taiwan reports incursion by China, says it's monitoring the situation Taiwan's air force waded off the Chinese aircraft and deployed missiles to monitor them, the ministry added, using standard wording for how it responds to such activities. The flight by the Chinese bombers and fighters on Saturday came just days after Joe Biden assumed the US presidency. Beijing has watched with growing concern increasing US support for democratic Taiwan, especially during Donald Trump's administration which left office on Wednesday. China says it has been carrying out exercises to defend the country's sovereignty and security.

Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan's airspace for second consecutive day

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China, U.S. military jets in close encounter over the disputed South China sea

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Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan's airspace for second consecutive day