China has accused the US of “deliberately endangering peace and stability” in the Taiwanese Strait after a US maritime plane flew through the in high tension region.

In a statement, Colonel Shi Yi, spokesman for the Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army, said China opposes the actions of the US and added that their troops are on high alert.

He said that the Chinese military has deployed air and ground forces to monitor the US aircraft's operation, reports Reuters.

On Friday, a P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance plane flew over the Taiwan Strait in a demonstration of the United States' “commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific”, just days after dozens of Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan's self-declared air defence identification zone, US Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement.

China sent 29 planes into Taiwan's self-declared air defence identification zone (ADIZ) —the third—highest daily number since the start of the year, and less than a month after China sent 30 warplanes on a similar mission.

The Taiwan issue&nbsp;has been at the forefront of US-China relations in recent months.

China has time and again tried to assert sovereignty and jurisdiction over the Taiwan Strait while the United States and Taiwan assert that the strait separating the island from China is an international waterway.

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The Taiwan Strait tension goes back to 1949 when the defatted Republic of China government fled to Taiwan in 1949 after losing a civil war with the communists, who established the People’s Republic of China.

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Beijing has not ruled out military force to take Taiwan and has kept pressure on the democratic island over the past few years with frequent warplane flights into the island's ADIZ.

(With inputs from agencies)

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China has accused the US of “deliberately endangering peace and stability” in the Taiwanese Strait after a US maritime plane flew through the in high tension region.

China has accused the US of “deliberately endangering peace and stability” in the Taiwanese Strait after a US maritime plane flew through the in high tension region. In a statement, Colonel Shi Yi, spokesman for the Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army, said China opposes the actions of the US and added that their troops are on high alert. He said that the Chinese military has deployed air and ground forces to monitor the US aircraft's operation, reports Reuters. On Friday, a P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance plane flew over the Taiwan Strait in a demonstration of the United States' “commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific”, just days after dozens of Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan's self-declared air defence identification zone, US Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement. China sent 29 planes into Taiwan's self-declared air defence identification zone (ADIZ) —the third—highest daily number since the start of the year, and less than a month after China sent 30 warplanes on a similar mission. The Taiwan issue has been at the forefront of US-China relations in recent months. China has time and again tried to assert sovereignty and jurisdiction over the Taiwan Strait while the United States and Taiwan assert that the strait separating the island from China is an international waterway. Also read | World military expenditure at over $2 trillion; US, China, India, UK & Russia top spenders: Think tank The Taiwan Strait tension goes back to 1949 when the defatted Republic of China government fled to Taiwan in 1949 after losing a civil war with the communists, who established the People’s Republic of China. Also read | Pandemic effect: US economy set to outpace China first time since 1976 Beijing has not ruled out military force to take Taiwan and has kept pressure on the democratic island over the past few years with frequent warplane flights into the island's ADIZ. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

US military plane ‘endangered peace and stability’ after flying through Taiwan Strait, says China

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The Russian military said the US military plane was P-8A Poseidon aircraft, reports claimed. The US plane reportedly flew back from the Russian border.&nbsp;

The incident comes barely days after the Russian defence ministry had said that a Su-27 fighter jet was scrambled to escort a US B-52H bomber over the Baltic Sea. The Russian defence ministry said it had identified an "air target and prevented the violation of the Russian state border".

In April, Russia had said it had intercepted an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft which was accompanied by a MiG-31 aircraft.

Amid tension with the West over Belarus, the Russian defence ministry had announced a joint military drill with Belarusian forces in the summer named Zapad-2021. Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said "massive use of aviation is planned" during the exercise.

With tensions escalating with NATO, the Russian defence minister said Russian forces will deploy around 20 new military formations and units near its border with the West by the end of the year.

Russian officials earlier had asked for closer monitoring of NATO's sea Breeze 2021 exercise involving Ukraine. The Sea Breeze 2021 exercise is scheduled to take place between June 28 to July 10.

Russian Permanent Representative to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich at a meeting in Vienna had said attempts to militarise Ukraine and flood the country with weapons would "encourage hotheads in Kiev to step up military activities in the country’s east." 
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According to reports, Russia on Friday scrambled a MiG-31 fighter jet to trail a US military plane over the Barents sea. Watch: The Russian military said the US military plane was P-8A Poseidon aircraft, reports claimed.

According to reports, Russia on Friday scrambled a MiG-31 fighter jet to trail a US military plane over the Barents sea. Watch: The Russian military said the US military plane was P-8A Poseidon aircraft, reports claimed. The US plane reportedly flew back from the Russian border. The incident comes barely days after the Russian defence ministry had said that a Su-27 fighter jet was scrambled to escort a US B-52H bomber over the Baltic Sea. The Russian defence ministry said it had identified an "air target and prevented the violation of the Russian state border". In April, Russia had said it had intercepted an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft which was accompanied by a MiG-31 aircraft. Amid tension with the West over Belarus, the Russian defence ministry had announced a joint military drill with Belarusian forces in the summer named Zapad-2021. Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu said "massive use of aviation is planned" during the exercise. With tensions escalating with NATO, the Russian defence minister said Russian forces will deploy around 20 new military formations and units near its border with the West by the end of the year. Russian officials earlier had asked for closer monitoring of NATO's sea Breeze 2021 exercise involving Ukraine. The Sea Breeze 2021 exercise is scheduled to take place between June 28 to July 10. Russian Permanent Representative to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich at a meeting in Vienna had said attempts to militarise Ukraine and flood the country with weapons would "encourage hotheads in Kiev to step up military activities in the country’s east."

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A US warplane approached within 100 km of the Chinese city of Shanghai as the US, China clash over consulate closures took a new and dangerous turn.

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The P-8A anti-submarine aircraft along with EP-3E reconnaissance plane reportedly entered the Taiwan Strait and flew near the coast of Zhejiang and Fujian.

According to a Beijing-based think tank, the US anti-submarine aircraft was flying near Shanghai along with missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta. The incident took place on Sunday.

The P-8A anti-submarine aircraft reportedly came within 76.5km of Shanghai in a nerve-racking moment amid tensions between US and China over the South China Sea and the consulate closure row.

It is not the first time US planes have reportedly been in the area. On Monday, a US reconnaissance plane had entered Taiwan’s airspace, according to the Beijing-based think tank.

US-China relations have been going downhill rapidly for the past one week ever since the Trump administration announced the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston after alleging that the station was involved in espionage activities. China in retaliation closed the US consulate in Chendulu.

Republican Senator Marco Rubio, acting chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said: "The Houston consulate is the central node of the Communist Party's vast network of spies &amp; influence operations in the United States."

US State Department said that the consulate was ordered shut "in order to protect American intellectual property and Americans' private information."&nbsp;China hit back by ordering the closure of the US consulate in Chendulu while calling the US move "outrageous and unjustified move which will sabotage China-US relations."&nbsp;

Amid the row, the United States government indicted two Chinese nationals last week for computer hacking.&nbsp;

A US warplane approached within 100 km of the Chinese city of Shanghai as the US, China clash over consulate closures took a new and dangerous turn. Watch: The P-8A anti-submarine aircraft along with EP-3E reconnaissance plane reportedly entered the Taiwan Strait and flew near the coast of Zhejiang and Fujian.

A US warplane approached within 100 km of the Chinese city of Shanghai as the US, China clash over consulate closures took a new and dangerous turn. Watch: The P-8A anti-submarine aircraft along with EP-3E reconnaissance plane reportedly entered the Taiwan Strait and flew near the coast of Zhejiang and Fujian. According to a Beijing-based think tank, the US anti-submarine aircraft was flying near Shanghai along with missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta. The incident took place on Sunday. The P-8A anti-submarine aircraft reportedly came within 76.5km of Shanghai in a nerve-racking moment amid tensions between US and China over the South China Sea and the consulate closure row. It is not the first time US planes have reportedly been in the area. On Monday, a US reconnaissance plane had entered Taiwan’s airspace, according to the Beijing-based think tank. US-China relations have been going downhill rapidly for the past one week ever since the Trump administration announced the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston after alleging that the station was involved in espionage activities. China in retaliation closed the US consulate in Chendulu. Republican Senator Marco Rubio, acting chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said: "The Houston consulate is the central node of the Communist Party's vast network of spies & influence operations in the United States." US State Department said that the consulate was ordered shut "in order to protect American intellectual property and Americans' private information." China hit back by ordering the closure of the US consulate in Chendulu while calling the US move "outrageous and unjustified move which will sabotage China-US relations." Amid the row, the United States government indicted two Chinese nationals last week for computer hacking.

US anti-submarine aircraft approaches within 100 km of China's Shanghai

The US Pacific Fleet said Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft was lased by the China's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-new-aircraft-carrier-enters-service-at-south-china-sea-base-268915">navy</a> destroyer with calling it "unsafe" and "unprofessional".

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The Pacific Fleet said the laster which "could not be seen by the naked eye was captured by a sensor onboard the P-8A."

"Weapons-grade lasers could potentially cause serious harm to aircrew and mariners, as well as ship and aircraft systems," it said.

The incident took place while the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-protests-to-china-over-border-intrusion-near-south-china-sea-271269">US Navy</a> P-8A Poseidon was flying in the airspace above international waters near Guam.

The Pacific Fleet in a statement said US Navy aircraft routinely flies in the Philippine Sea and "Navy aircraft and ships will continue to fly, sail and operate anywhere international law allows."

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The Poseidon aircraft is deployed in the Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan and conducts routine operations, maritime patrol and reconnaissance for the US 7th Fleet.

The US said the Chinese action was a violation of Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) and " inconsistent with the MOU between the Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the PRC regarding rules of behaviour for safety of air and maritime encounters."

There is no reaction yet about the incident from the Chinese side.

The US Pacific Fleet said Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft was lased by the China's navy destroyer with calling it "unsafe" and "unprofessional". Also Read: Chinese navy shows off new warship in 70th anniversary parade The Pacific Fleet said the laster which "could not be seen by the naked eye was captured by a sensor onboard the P-8A.

The US Pacific Fleet said Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft was lased by the China's navy destroyer with calling it "unsafe" and "unprofessional". Also Read: Chinese navy shows off new warship in 70th anniversary parade The Pacific Fleet said the laster which "could not be seen by the naked eye was captured by a sensor onboard the P-8A." "Weapons-grade lasers could potentially cause serious harm to aircrew and mariners, as well as ship and aircraft systems," it said. The incident took place while the US Navy P-8A Poseidon was flying in the airspace above international waters near Guam. The Pacific Fleet in a statement said US Navy aircraft routinely flies in the Philippine Sea and "Navy aircraft and ships will continue to fly, sail and operate anywhere international law allows." Also Read: China to build four nuclear aircraft carriers to catch up with US Navy The Poseidon aircraft is deployed in the Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan and conducts routine operations, maritime patrol and reconnaissance for the US 7th Fleet. The US said the Chinese action was a violation of Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) and " inconsistent with the MOU between the Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the PRC regarding rules of behaviour for safety of air and maritime encounters." There is no reaction yet about the incident from the Chinese side.

Chinese navy destroyer used laser on Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft: US Pacific Fleet

Iran refrained from shooting down a US plane with 35 people on board that was accompanying the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/had-received-message-from-trump-through-oman-warning-attack-was-imminent-iran-officials-229209">downed drone in the Gulf</a>, a Revolutionary Guards commander said on Friday.

Amirali Hajizadeh, head of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-united-airways-new-jersey-mumbai-flight-suspension-dutch-airline-klm-suspends-flights-over-strait-of-hormuz-229192">Revolutionary Guards aerospace division</a>, was quoted as saying by Tasnim news agency: "With the US drone in the region there was also an American P-8 plane with 35 people on board. This plane also entered our airspace and we could have shot it down, but we did not."

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Earlier, Iranian officials told Reuters on Friday that Tehran had received a message from US President Donald Trump through Oman overnight warning that a US attack on Iran was imminent.

They spoke shortly after the New York Times reported that Trump had approved military strikes against Iran on Friday in retaliation for the downing of a US&nbsp;surveillance drone, but called off the attacks at the last minute.

"In his message, Trump said he was against any war with Iran and wanted to talk to Tehran about various issues...He gave a short period of time to get our response but Iran's immediate response was that it is up to Supreme Leader (Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei to decide about this issue," one of the officials told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

A second Iranian official said: "We made it clear that the leader is against any talks, but the message will be conveyed to him to make a decision...However, we told the Omani official that any attack against Iran will have regional and international consequences."

After weeks of rising tension amid a spate of attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf, Iran said on Thursday it had shot down an unmanned US military surveillance drone, fanning fears of an overt military confrontation between the longtime adversaries.

The New Times quoted a senior administration official as saying, US warplanes took to the air and ships were put in position for a retaliatory attack only for an order to come to stand down, without any weapons being fired.

Targets had included Iranian radar and missile batteries, the paper cited senior administration officials involved in, or briefed on, the deliberations, as saying.

The strikes were set for early in the day to minimize risk to the Iranian military or to civilians, the Times added.

It was unclear if attacks on Iran might go ahead later, it added, nor was it known whether Trump had changed his mind or whether his administration had become concerned about logistics or strategy. 
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Iran refrained from shooting down a US plane with 35 people on board that was accompanying the downed drone in the Gulf, a Revolutionary Guards commander said on Friday.

Iran refrained from shooting down a US plane with 35 people on board that was accompanying the downed drone in the Gulf, a Revolutionary Guards commander said on Friday. Amirali Hajizadeh, head of the Revolutionary Guards aerospace division, was quoted as saying by Tasnim news agency: "With the US drone in the region there was also an American P-8 plane with 35 people on board. This plane also entered our airspace and we could have shot it down, but we did not." Earlier, Iranian officials told Reuters on Friday that Tehran had received a message from US President Donald Trump through Oman overnight warning that a US attack on Iran was imminent. They spoke shortly after the New York Times reported that Trump had approved military strikes against Iran on Friday in retaliation for the downing of a US surveillance drone, but called off the attacks at the last minute. "In his message, Trump said he was against any war with Iran and wanted to talk to Tehran about various issues...He gave a short period of time to get our response but Iran's immediate response was that it is up to Supreme Leader (Ayatollah Ali) Khamenei to decide about this issue," one of the officials told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. A second Iranian official said: "We made it clear that the leader is against any talks, but the message will be conveyed to him to make a decision...However, we told the Omani official that any attack against Iran will have regional and international consequences." After weeks of rising tension amid a spate of attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf, Iran said on Thursday it had shot down an unmanned US military surveillance drone, fanning fears of an overt military confrontation between the longtime adversaries. The New Times quoted a senior administration official as saying, US warplanes took to the air and ships were put in position for a retaliatory attack only for an order to come to stand down, without any weapons being fired. Targets had included Iranian radar and missile batteries, the paper cited senior administration officials involved in, or briefed on, the deliberations, as saying. The strikes were set for early in the day to minimize risk to the Iranian military or to civilians, the Times added. It was unclear if attacks on Iran might go ahead later, it added, nor was it known whether Trump had changed his mind or whether his administration had become concerned about logistics or strategy.

With US drone, P-8 plane with 35 on board also entered airspace, we could have shot it down, but didn't: Iran Revolutionary Guard

A US Navy surveillance aircraft in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea was intercepted three times by a<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-bombers-fighters-intercepted-off-alaska-us-military-220574"> Russian jet fighter over three hours</a> on Tuesday, including a high-speed pass that was deemed unsafe and put the plane at risk, the US Sixth Fleet said.

"While the Russian aircraft was operating in international airspace, this interaction was irresponsible," the Sixth Fleet said in a statement.

"We expect them to behave within international standards set to ensure safety and prevent incidents," it said.

The Sixth Fleet said the first and third intercepts of the P-8A Poseidon were deemed to be safe but the second intercept involved a high-speed pass directly in front of the US aircraft that produced wake turbulence and "put our pilots and crew at risk."

A US Navy surveillance aircraft in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea was intercepted three times by a Russian jet fighter over three hours on Tuesday, including a high-speed pass that was deemed unsafe and put the plane at risk, the US Sixth Fleet said.

A US Navy surveillance aircraft in international airspace over the Mediterranean Sea was intercepted three times by a Russian jet fighter over three hours on Tuesday, including a high-speed pass that was deemed unsafe and put the plane at risk, the US Sixth Fleet said. "While the Russian aircraft was operating in international airspace, this interaction was irresponsible," the Sixth Fleet said in a statement. "We expect them to behave within international standards set to ensure safety and prevent incidents," it said. The Sixth Fleet said the first and third intercepts of the P-8A Poseidon were deemed to be safe but the second intercept involved a high-speed pass directly in front of the US aircraft that produced wake turbulence and "put our pilots and crew at risk."

Navy surveillance aircraft intercepted three times by Russian jet: US Sixth Fleet

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