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The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) on&nbsp;Tuesday scrambled Hawk jets after it identified 16 People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) planes heading towards its airspace.

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“The People’s Liberation Army Air Force(PLAAF) planes were put under continued radar surveillance and were instructed to contact controllers in the Kota Kinabalu FIR," the Malaysian Air Force said.

The jets were scrambled after the Malaysian Air Force detected the Chinese planes over its radar at Sarawak on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

"When these instructions were not heeded and the PLAAF planes crossed Kota Kinabalu FIR and headed towards the national airspace, the Malaysia Air Force scrambled intercepting jets at 1:33 pm to perform a visual identification,” it added.

The Chinese jets were hovering&nbsp;off Malaysia's coast in the South China Sea which has several small islands with overlapping claims by several countries including Brunei, Taiwan, the Philippines and Vietnam.&nbsp;

China claims the territory as its own even as the United States on several occasions has sent warships to the South China Sea which has often resulted in a strong reaction from China.

“As a result of the air interception carried out, the RMAF has identified the aircraft as Ilyushin Il-76 and Xian Y-20 aircraft," it said.

The RMAF said the Chinese aircraft identified by its forces are "strategic transport aircraft" capable of performing various missions.

"This incident is a serious matter that threatens national sovereignty and aviation safety, based on the density of air traffic in the airline routes in Kota Kinabalu FIR," the RMAF asserted.

The Chinese planes eventually did not enter Malayasia's airspace even as it put the Hawk jets on high alert.

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The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) on Tuesday scrambled Hawk jets after it identified 16 People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) planes heading towards its airspace.

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) on Tuesday scrambled Hawk jets after it identified 16 People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) planes heading towards its airspace. Watch: “The People’s Liberation Army Air Force(PLAAF) planes were put under continued radar surveillance and were instructed to contact controllers in the Kota Kinabalu FIR," the Malaysian Air Force said. The jets were scrambled after the Malaysian Air Force detected the Chinese planes over its radar at Sarawak on Tuesday morning. "When these instructions were not heeded and the PLAAF planes crossed Kota Kinabalu FIR and headed towards the national airspace, the Malaysia Air Force scrambled intercepting jets at 1:33 pm to perform a visual identification,” it added. The Chinese jets were hovering off Malaysia's coast in the South China Sea which has several small islands with overlapping claims by several countries including Brunei, Taiwan, the Philippines and Vietnam. China claims the territory as its own even as the United States on several occasions has sent warships to the South China Sea which has often resulted in a strong reaction from China. “As a result of the air interception carried out, the RMAF has identified the aircraft as Ilyushin Il-76 and Xian Y-20 aircraft," it said. The RMAF said the Chinese aircraft identified by its forces are "strategic transport aircraft" capable of performing various missions. "This incident is a serious matter that threatens national sovereignty and aviation safety, based on the density of air traffic in the airline routes in Kota Kinabalu FIR," the RMAF asserted. The Chinese planes eventually did not enter Malayasia's airspace even as it put the Hawk jets on high alert. (With inputs from Agencies)

Malaysia scrambles jets to intercept Chinese planes in South China Sea

Amid tensions in the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/german-warship-to-sail-through-south-china-sea-367850"> South China Sea</a>, the US military’s Pacific Command said the Chinese Navy and Air Force (PLAAF) did not pose a threat to US Navy ships, aircraft, or sailors.

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“The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group closely monitored all People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and Air Force (PLAAF) activity, and at no time did they pose a threat to US&nbsp;Navy ships, aircraft, or sailors,” the Pacific Command said in a statement.

The United States had earlier warned China against the use of force in disputed waters in the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-expresses-concern-about-chinese-attempts-in-east-south-china-sea-365042"> South China Sea</a>.&nbsp;

"We remind the PRC and all whose forces operate in the South China Sea that responsible maritime forces act with professionalism and restraint in the exercise of their authorities," State Department spokesman Ned Price had said.

"We are further concerned that China may invoke this new law to assert its unlawful maritime claims in the South China Sea," Price added.

Last month <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijing-will-deter-taiwan-independence-but-seeks-peaceful-unification-chinese-premier-li-keqiang-368248">Taiwan</a> had scambled its Air Force jets for two consecutive days after Chinese fighter aircraft and bombers carried out drills close to Taiwan-controlled islands in the disputed South China Sea.

Taiwan's defence ministry had said nine Chinese Air Force aircraft had flown near the Pratas Islands. &nbsp;The Taiwanese defence ministry added that it tracked eleven aircraft the next day including two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers.

United States NATO ally Germany is to sail its warship across the South China Sea for the first time since 2002. The US Navy regularly conducts&nbsp;"freedom of navigation" operations in the South China Sea.

Earlier, France took its nuclear-propelled attack submarine and warship to patrol in the South China Sea with the US keen for allies to follow suit.&nbsp;

Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the US military’s Pacific Command said the Chinese Navy and Air Force (PLAAF) did not pose a threat to US Navy ships, aircraft, or sailors.

Amid tensions in the South China Sea, the US military’s Pacific Command said the Chinese Navy and Air Force (PLAAF) did not pose a threat to US Navy ships, aircraft, or sailors. Watch: “The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group closely monitored all People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and Air Force (PLAAF) activity, and at no time did they pose a threat to US Navy ships, aircraft, or sailors,” the Pacific Command said in a statement. The United States had earlier warned China against the use of force in disputed waters in the South China Sea. "We remind the PRC and all whose forces operate in the South China Sea that responsible maritime forces act with professionalism and restraint in the exercise of their authorities," State Department spokesman Ned Price had said. "We are further concerned that China may invoke this new law to assert its unlawful maritime claims in the South China Sea," Price added. Last month Taiwan had scambled its Air Force jets for two consecutive days after Chinese fighter aircraft and bombers carried out drills close to Taiwan-controlled islands in the disputed South China Sea. Taiwan's defence ministry had said nine Chinese Air Force aircraft had flown near the Pratas Islands. The Taiwanese defence ministry added that it tracked eleven aircraft the next day including two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers. United States NATO ally Germany is to sail its warship across the South China Sea for the first time since 2002. The US Navy regularly conducts "freedom of navigation" operations in the South China Sea. Earlier, France took its nuclear-propelled attack submarine and warship to patrol in the South China Sea with the US keen for allies to follow suit.

Chinese Air Force did not pose threat to Navy ships in South China Sea: US military

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