The pilot of the Chinese fighter jet “flew directly in front of the nose” of an American reconnaissance plane, according to U.S. officials.
The pilot of a Chinese fighter jet carried out an “unnecessarily aggressive maneuver” last week while approaching a U.S. Air Force plane over the South China Sea, American officials said Tuesday, as tensions rise over China’s territorial claims in east Asia.... [+]VCG via Getty ImagesThe pilot of the J-16 Chinese fighter jet “flew directly in front of the nose” of an American RC-135 aircraft, which is designed for reconnaissance, according to aThe U.S.
China has not publicly addressed the incident, which took place Friday, but it has long claimed sovereignty over the South China Sea, leading to disputes with the likes of the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia.“We expect all countries in the Indo-Pacific region to use international airspace safely and in accordance with international law,” Indo-Pacific Command said.Tensions between the U.S.
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