China Calls Out Dutch Naval Actions in East China Sea Standoff

China's Ministry of Defence has admonished the Netherlands following reports that Chinese fighter jets approached a Dutch ship unsafely in the East China Sea. The Chinese ministry condemned the Netherlands' actions and communicated their discontent through official representations.

China's Ministry of Defence on Tuesday warned the Netherlands to restrain actions of its naval and air forces after the Netherlands' defence ministry said that Chinese fighter jets approached a Dutch ship 'unsafely' in the East China Sea.

"We strongly deplore the heinous nature of the Dutch side's words and deeds, and have lodged solemn representations with them," the Chinese defence ministry said.