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China accuses Australia of provocation in South China Sea | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

China accused Australia of deliberately provoking it by conducting a maritime patrol in the South China Sea, labeling Australia as the 'villain' spreading 'false narratives' about the incident involving a Chinese J-16 jet releasing flares.
Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asserted that the Australian aircraft was operating in international airspace and adhering to international law.
Chinese defense ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang urged Australia to restrain its naval and air forces rather than 'stirring up trouble' in the South China Sea.
The Philippine foreign ministry expressed concern over 'unsafe maneuvers' by the Chinese aircraft during the incident involving flares released near an Australian military plane.

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China accuses Australia of provocation in South China Sea | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

BEIJING >> China accused Australia today of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was spreading “false narratives”, though Australia maintained its action adhered to international law.

27 days ago·Honolulu, United States

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ABC Australia

China accuses Australia of 'stirring up trouble' over military plane incident

China claims Australia provoked an incident on Tuesday where a Chinese fighter jet released flares in front of an Australian military plane in the South China Sea.

27 days ago·Australia

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CGTN

China denounces Australia's provocative actions in South China Sea

A spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday condemned Australia's deliberate provocations in the South China Sea that violated China's sovereignty.

27 days ago·Beijing, China

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Anadolu Ajansı

Beijing slams Australia’s ‘false narratives’ over South China Sea air incident

Canberra had claimed Chinese aircraft ‘released flares in close proximity’ to Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on Tuesday - Anadolu Ajansı

27 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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The Straits Times

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China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea

China accused the Australian military aircraft of ignoring the main routes in the busy waterway.

27 days ago·Singapore

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gCaptain

China Accuses Australia of Deliberate Provocation in South China Sea

China accused Australia on Friday of deliberately provoking it with a maritime patrol in the disputed South China Sea this week, saying the latter was spreading "false narratives," though Australia maintained its action adhered to international law.

27 days ago

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