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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
China Reveals Fighter Jets Expelled Foreign Military Aircraft
Chinese state media released undated footage on Sunday saying the country's fighter jets had "expelled" foreign military aircraft that approached the East Asian power's airspace. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese defense and foreign ministries for comment by email. Close aerial encounters between Chinese and foreign militaries are not uncommon as the United States and its allies and partners have deployed various types of aircraft to monitor China's military activities both near its coastline and farther out into the western Pacific. This was not the first time Chinese state media released footage of such incidents. In April, China Central Television aired a documentary that appeared to show a close encounter between Chinese and American fighter jets launched from their respective aircraft carriers. While aerial intercepts are intended to prevent airspace violations, such maneuvers can lead to midair collisions if executed in an unsafe or unprofessional manner. In 2001, a U.S. spy plane and a Chinese fighter jet collided near China, resulting in the death of a Chinese pilot. According to China Central Television, a pair of Chinese J-16 fighter jets intercepted a foreign aircraft that was accused of breaching China's territorial sea boundary, which extends 13.8 miles from the coastline under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. In the aired footage, a Chinese fighter jet was seen flying both behind and alongside the foreign aircraft at the same altitude. The fighter jet later released flares as the Chinese side issued a radio warning, urging the target to "leave immediately or bear the consequences." It was not clear whether the "consequences" mentioned by the Chinese military referred to the possibility of firing shots if the aircraft entered China's airspace over its territorial waters. While the exact date and location of the incident, as well as the identity of the foreign aircraft, remain unknown, the report-citing a military expert-mentioned that three types of Chinese fighter jets, including the J-16, can expel the U.S.-made P-8A patrol aircraft. A similar incident occurred in February over the South China Sea when Chinese J-16 fighter jets intercepted an Australian P-8A patrol aircraft during a surveillance mission. At the time, the Australian military said its aircraft was flying in international airspace, describing the aerial encounter as an "unsafe and unprofessional interaction." In response, China's Foreign Ministry accused the Australian aircraft of intruding into Chinese airspace. China has asserted sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, with claims that overlap those of neighboring countries, including the Philippines-a U.S. mutual defense treaty ally. Chinese air force aviation brigade member Zhang Zhanfang told China Central Television: "The foreign aircraft flew over at a low altitude, not very disciplined, almost at a vertical 90 degrees, breaching our territorial sea line." Chinese military affair expert Cao Weidong told China Central Television: "Our aircraft can fly parallel to the foreign aircraft, and if it moves closer inward, we can approach, warn and drive it away. And if it enters our territorial sea and airspace, that's a different matter." Close encounters between Chinese and foreign military aircraft and vessels are likely to continue as tensions in the South China Sea and across the Taiwan Strait remain high. Related Articles Who Will Be Next Dalai Lama? Tibetan Leader Set To Detail SuccessionChina's Rival Receives Anti-Ship Boost From USChina Research Ship Spotted on NATO's DoorstepTrump to Announce 'Wealthy' TikTok Buyer Group in Two Weeks 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Newsweek
China Reveals Fighter Jets Expelled Foreign Military Aircraft
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Chinese state media released undated footage on Sunday saying the country's fighter jets had "expelled" foreign military aircraft that approached the East Asian power's airspace. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese defense and foreign ministries for comment by email. Why It Matters Close aerial encounters between Chinese and foreign militaries are not uncommon as the United States and its allies and partners have deployed various types of aircraft to monitor China's military activities both near its coastline and farther out into the western Pacific. This was not the first time Chinese state media released footage of such incidents. In April, China Central Television aired a documentary that appeared to show a close encounter between Chinese and American fighter jets launched from their respective aircraft carriers. While aerial intercepts are intended to prevent airspace violations, such maneuvers can lead to midair collisions if executed in an unsafe or unprofessional manner. In 2001, a U.S. spy plane and a Chinese fighter jet collided near China, resulting in the death of a Chinese pilot. What To Know According to China Central Television, a pair of Chinese J-16 fighter jets intercepted a foreign aircraft that was accused of breaching China's territorial sea boundary, which extends 13.8 miles from the coastline under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The China Central Television (CCTV) disclosed the full footage on Sunday showing how Chinese military dispatched two J-16 fighter jets to warn and expel a foreign aircraft for breaching China's territorial sea boundary. Following China's lawful and regulated handling of the… — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) June 29, 2025 In the aired footage, a Chinese fighter jet was seen flying both behind and alongside the foreign aircraft at the same altitude. The fighter jet later released flares as the Chinese side issued a radio warning, urging the target to "leave immediately or bear the consequences." It was not clear whether the "consequences" mentioned by the Chinese military referred to the possibility of firing shots if the aircraft entered China's airspace over its territorial waters. While the exact date and location of the incident, as well as the identity of the foreign aircraft, remain unknown, the report—citing a military expert—mentioned that three types of Chinese fighter jets, including the J-16, can expel the U.S.-made P-8A patrol aircraft. A similar incident occurred in February over the South China Sea when Chinese J-16 fighter jets intercepted an Australian P-8A patrol aircraft during a surveillance mission. At the time, the Australian military said its aircraft was flying in international airspace, describing the aerial encounter as an "unsafe and unprofessional interaction." In response, China's Foreign Ministry accused the Australian aircraft of intruding into Chinese airspace. In this photo taken from footage released by China Central Television on June 29, a Chinese J-16 fighter jet, right, intercepts a foreign military aircraft over an undisclosed location. In this photo taken from footage released by China Central Television on June 29, a Chinese J-16 fighter jet, right, intercepts a foreign military aircraft over an undisclosed location. China Central Television China has asserted sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, with claims that overlap those of neighboring countries, including the Philippines—a U.S. mutual defense treaty ally. What People Are Saying Chinese air force aviation brigade member Zhang Zhanfang told China Central Television: "The foreign aircraft flew over at a low altitude, not very disciplined, almost at a vertical 90 degrees, breaching our territorial sea line." Chinese military affair expert Cao Weidong told China Central Television: "Our aircraft can fly parallel to the foreign aircraft, and if it moves closer inward, we can approach, warn and drive it away. And if it enters our territorial sea and airspace, that's a different matter." What Happens Next Close encounters between Chinese and foreign military aircraft and vessels are likely to continue as tensions in the South China Sea and across the Taiwan Strait remain high.
UPI
12-06-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Japan protests Chinese fighter jet's 'abnormal approaches'
Japan's Defense Ministry said Wednesday a Chinese J-15 fighter jet's "abnormal approaches" brought it within 49 yards of Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C surveillance planes over the past weekend. Pictured is a Chinese J-16 fighter, following the incursion of nineteen Chinese PLA warplanes into Taiwan's Air defense identification Zone) Oct. 2, 2021. File Photo courtesy Taiwan Ministry of National Defense/EPA-EFE June 12 (UPI) -- Japan's Defense Ministry said Wednesday a Chinese J-15 fighter jet's "abnormal approaches" brought it within 147 feet of Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C surveillance planes over the past weekend. There were two close calls that came within a short enough distance to risk collision and the delay in publicly announcing them was to analyze what happened. "The government has raised serious concerns with the Chinese side, including to the Chinese ambassador in Tokyo, through the vice minister of foreign affairs, and has strongly urged them to prevent such incidents from recurring," Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a Thursday news conference. The Chinese warplane came from the aircraft carrier Shandong. It passed in front of an MSDF P-3C jet within a distance of about 984 yards. The Japanese defense ministry also said it confirmed for the first time that China had two carriers operating at the same time in the Pacific Ocean. The Shandong did drills with takeoffs and landings of fighters and helicopters off the southern prefecture of Okinawa Saturday. The Liaoning was spotted about 186 miles southwest of the island of Miniamitori Saturday. That carrier was also seen beyond the "second island chain" from Japan's Izu Islands to Guam, which China considers its defense line. Japan's government called on China to end the flights because " these abnormal approaches by a Chinese military plane may cause an accidental collision."
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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Taiwan MND detects over 60 sorties of Chinese aircraft in its territory
From early morning until 8:15 am (UTC+8), a total of 61 PLA aircraft sorties and several naval vessels were detected, with many aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait ANI Asia Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Tuesday reported increased Chinese military activity around Taiwan. From early morning until 8:15 am (UTC+8), a total of 61 PLA aircraft sorties and several naval vessels were detected, with many aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entering Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In a post on X, MND said, "Overall 27 sorties of #PLA aircraft in various types (including J-16, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 0815hr today. 18 out of 27 sorties crossed the median line of the #Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central, eastern and southwestern ADIZ in conducting air-sea joint training along with other PLAN vessels. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly." Earlier in the day, MND had said, "34 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 am (UTC+8) today. 34 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and southeastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded." On Monday, MND had detected four PLA aircraft, eight PLAN vessels, and two official ships near its territory. Taiwan's military is prioritising combat readiness as a key aspect of deterrence due to escalating threats from China, as reported by Focus Taiwan, citing Minister of National Defence Wellington. President Lai Ching-te noted that the armed forces are undergoing a significant transformation to better handle the increasing hostility from Beijing. "As we are situated on an island, we need to stockpile military supplies in case China launches multiple assaults. We may even need to prepare for a war of endurance," he stated, according to the Focus Taiwan report. To prepare for these potential situations, the military has revamped its training programs. Koo mentioned that new training subjects have been introduced for both conscripts and senior officers, encompassing topics related to newly acquired military assets. He emphasised that the objective is to "prepare for war," insisting that readiness is crucial for maintaining a strong deterrent, as noted by Focus Taiwan. Koo also highlighted Taiwan's ongoing focus on asymmetric warfare, especially following the extension of compulsory military service to one year starting January 1, 2024. Elements like air defence units, drones, and mobile radar systems are integral to Taiwan's strategy to ensure precision and adaptability against a numerically superior opponent, as indicated by Focus Taiwan. He remarked that the military must evaluate whether troop planning and positioning are sufficient for scenarios in which the Chinese People's Liberation Army suddenly escalates exercises near Taiwan into real attacks. The annual Han Kuang exercises are set to take place from July 9-18 this year, significantly longer than last year's five-day war games, which were cut short by a typhoon. Koo stressed that the exercises intend to identify weaknesses in existing plans and address any issues, according to Focus Taiwan.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
China increases military operations near Taiwan amid rising tensions
ANI image Taiwan's ministry of national defence (MND) on Tuesday reported a sharp uptick in Chinese military operations in the vicinity of the island, with a total of 61 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and several Chinese naval vessels detected within a few hours. According to the MND, between early morning and 8:15 a.m. local time, 27 PLA aircraft including J-16 fighters and KJ-500 early warning planes entered Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). Eighteen of these aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and approached Taiwan's northern, central, eastern, and southwestern sectors as part of joint air-sea training exercises. In parallel, several Chinese naval vessels were operating near the island. — MoNDefense (@MoNDefense) Earlier the same morning, Taiwan reported the detection of 34 PLA aircraft, nine Chinese warships, and one Chinese government vessel around its periphery, with all aircraft also crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. On Monday, the MND observed a smaller scale of Chinese activity, noting the presence of four PLA aircraft, eight naval vessels, and two official ships near Taiwan. In response, Taiwan's armed forces have been on heightened alert, closely monitoring the situation and responding with defensive measures where necessary. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The island's defence posture has focused heavily on preparedness and deterrence, with the government reaffirming its commitment to maintaining regional stability. According to the Focus Taiwan report, Defence Minister Wellington Koo outlined reforms in Taiwan's military training programs, designed to bolster combat readiness amid the rising frequency of Chinese operations. These reforms include adjustments for both conscripts and senior officers, emphasizing asymmetric warfare tactics, the deployment of drones, and the integration of mobile radar systems. Taiwan's extension of compulsory military service to one year from January 2024 reflects a broader shift in national defence strategy. President Lai Ching-te underscored the need for vigilance, citing the risk of potential escalations and the importance of readiness. 'As we are situated on an island, we need to stockpile military supplies in case China launches multiple assaults. We may even need to prepare for a war of endurance,' he said. The Han Kuang military exercises, Taiwan's largest annual drills, are scheduled to take place from July 9 to 18 this year. These exercises aim to test the island's combat readiness and identify potential weaknesses in Taiwan's defence strategy.
