US China War Of Words After Aircraft Clash Over South China Sea
Beijing claims International law violated following collision scare
Chinese warplanes nearly collided with US spy planes last week
China accused US of distorting facts following a clash between their aircraft last week . Chinese defense ministry spokesperson blamed US for putting safety of Chinese pilots at risk Not only that but Beijing also accused the American jet of violating international law .
China response came days after US military said that a Chinese Navy J-11 Fighter jet had come within 10 feet a US Air Force RC-135 Aircraft on December 21. US military said that their aircraft was forced to take evasive maneuvers to avoid collision.
But the spokesperson for China southern theater command, Tian Junli said US misleading public about the incident that took place near disputed paracel islands in south China sea. Tian Junli said US jet violated international law disregarded repeated warnings by China and made dangerous approaches that threatened the safety of China aircraft .
China Lashes US Military Over Aircraft Clash
The United States deliberately misleads public opinion in an attempt to confuse the international audience . We solemnly request the US side to restrain the actions of frontline naval and air force strictly abide by related international laws and agreements and prevent accidents in the sea and the air ( Tian Junli Spokesperson For China Southern Theatre Command) .
China claims the entire South China sea as its sovereign territory but parts of the region is contested by Vietnam the Philippines , Malaysia , Taiwan and Brunei.
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