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On Tuesday, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said the Australian aircraft deliberately flew within close range of China’s airspace in a "provocative move" that endangered maritime air security.

"The Australian military aircraft flew near China's airspace in a threatening way," the spokesperson, Lin Jian, told a regular news briefing.

Australia has rejected this, saying it respects the right of all states to exercise freedom of navigation and overflight in accordance with international law.


https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacif...024-05-07/