Tensions Soar Between China and Australia

China has accused Australia of a deliberate military plane intrusion, prompting a serious diplomatic exchange. The Chinese foreign ministry expressed concerns about national security, while Australia responded by criticizing China's aggressive fighter jet behavior near an Australian patrol in the South China Sea.

In a diplomatic flare-up, China accused Australia of a deliberate military plane intrusion, escalating tensions between the two nations. The Chinese foreign ministry lodged formal complaints, asserting national security threats were at stake.

Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun described China's response as lawful and professional, urging restraint in the face of what Beijing sees as provocation.

Meanwhile, Australia countered with accusations of Chinese aggression, criticizing a Chinese fighter jet's dangerous maneuvers towards an Australian patrol in the contentious South China Sea region.