A significant international incident occurred when a Chinese J-10 fighter jet fired flares about 300 meters in front of and 60 meters above an Australian Seahawk helicopter operating in international waters near South Korea over the Yellow Sea. The Australian Defense Ministry described the action as 'unsafe and unprofessional,' prompting Australia to lodge a formal protest with Beijing. The confrontation took place while the Australian helicopter was on a routine flight, part of a UN mission to enforce sanctions against North Korea. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the incident as 'completely unacceptable,' highlighting the potential risk to Australian defense personnel. In response, China's Foreign Ministry accused the Australian helicopter of approaching China's airspace in a provocative manner and stated that its military took necessary measures to warn the Australian side.
‘Stop shifting blame’: Australia and China trade barbs over helicopter incident. https://t.co/d0gTCBXvX0
#China expels Australian helicopter after it disturbed naval training: Spokesperson https://t.co/pZ6xNcNTPp
China vs Australia Over Helicopter Incident: What We Know So Far https://t.co/9lytivOAiW
Beijing has accused an Australian Seahawk helicopter of provoking a Chinese fighter jet that dropped flares in front of it, claiming it “deliberately approached China’s airspace”. Find out more: https://t.co/pIxhQK9nK3 https://t.co/VuS8dUgw6u
China says its military took necessary steps to warn Australia in jet incident https://t.co/hUP0I82t7W
A Chinese J-10 jet dropped flares above and several hundred yards ahead of an Australian Sea Hawk helicopter flying over international waters in the Yellow Sea on Saturday. https://t.co/wM4pc8kRaN
China has fired back at Australia over the military altercation involving a helicopter, as our allies also sound the alarm on Beijing's aggressive conduct. @ElizaEdNews #9News MORE: https://t.co/HA1YUECWRV https://t.co/L2g1mJMWk4
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese slams China over aerial confrontation above tense Yellow Sea https://t.co/9T4JEA0Ion https://t.co/AcGF7hfm7C
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs hit back after Australia slammed the actions of a Chinese military jet that released flares in the flight path of one of its helicopters, accusing the Australian side of deliberate provocation. https://t.co/QT0zllT6iL
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Chinese military behavior "unacceptable" after a Chinese jet dropped flares in the path of an Australian helicopter. https://t.co/Jr9iOx7Cao
Australian prime minister slams China over aerial confrontation above tense Yellow Sea https://t.co/uYOTa8uf3C
#FMsays The Chinese military took necessary measures to warn an Australian military aircraft which deliberately flew near China's airspace in a provocative move, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, after #Australia accused China of "an unsafe manoeuvre" by a Chinese fighter… https://t.co/uxGVWMlt0Q
Australia Protests Chinese Actions In International Waters, Calls It 'Unsafe' And 'Unacceptable' https://t.co/QnFpMynsbG
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said a Chinese warplane over the weekend shot at an Australian Navy helicopter and put it in danger over the Yellow Sea, in an area considered international waters, and called it "completely unacceptable."
Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of dangerous maneuver https://t.co/yn2IrsHoUe
NEW 🚨 Australia chastised China on Tuesday over its “unacceptable” behaviour in international airspace, accusing a Chinese warplane of firing flares in the path of one of its navy helicopters https://t.co/eHZoaF2kG7
#China says its #military took necessary steps to warn #Australia in jet incident https://t.co/ukOIMuJ7Ig
China has turned the tables on Australia, directing blame on the ADF for a shocking near miss after a Chinese warplane dropped flares on an Australian helicopter surveilling North Korea. https://t.co/60IkYYNQlV
A Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian military helicopter during an unsafe confrontation, according to Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was unacceptable for Australian defense personnel to be put at risk in international airspace https://t.co/nlKvqGAAxW https://t.co/mOEkeeBo0S
China accuses Australian navy helicopter of flying near airspace in ‘provocative move’ https://t.co/OP4gUdlCXD
China accuses an Australian military aircraft of conducting dangerous maneuvers, escalating a dispute over a recent incident involving the nations’ two militaries https://t.co/BJRMZx7hZI
China accuses Australian helicopter of aerial 'provocations' https://t.co/EjrpgGhmhA
Australian PM Condemns China's 'Unprofessional' Actions in International Airspace Read More: https://t.co/WpRLE9wgQR
Anthony Albanese says he will make clear to the Chinese Premier the government’s concerns after a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares close to an Australian navy helicopter: https://t.co/1lra3CHBsO https://t.co/ZBQcDgoO3k
CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON AUSTRALIA ACCUSING CHINESE JET OF UNSAFE BEHAVIOUR OVER YELLOW SEA: CHINA HAS LAUNCHED SERIES OF PROTESTS, URGE AUSTRALIA TO STOP PROVOCATIONS
CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON AUSTRALIA ACCUSING CHINESE JET OF UNSAFE BEHAVIOUR OVER YELLOW SEA: CHINA MILITARY TOOK NECESSARY MEASURES TO WARN AUSTRALIAN SIDE
CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY, ON AUSTRALIA ACCUSING CHINESE JET OF UNSAFE BEHAVIOUR OVER YELLOW SEA: AUSTRALIAN MILITARY AIRCRAFT FLEW NEAR CHINA AIRSPACE IN THREATENING WAY
Australian PM Albanese says China military air incident unacceptable https://t.co/dYORDzfBkT
Australia PM accuses China of ‘unacceptable’ conduct in Yellow Sea incident https://t.co/pBdia1Hz9i
ASPI Senior Fellow Mark Watson says a Chinese jet dropping flares in front of an Australian Navy helicopter is a “very worrying development” for the Australian government as it is the “third event” like this. https://t.co/HqqeFCSEZZ
Australia accuses China of unsafe behavior involving fighter jet https://t.co/PU8hvwzdnt
The Australian PM said a Chinese fighter jet deployed flares in the pathway of an Australian naval helicopter while on a routine flight in the Yellow Sea. https://t.co/Af5pxss15y
Australian helicopter forced to take evasive action after Chinese fighter detonates flares https://t.co/bOlbWKYfWY via @ABCaustralia
Sky News host Paul Murray has criticised the Albanese government’s response to a Chinese warplane blasting flares at an Australian helicopter. https://t.co/5ySVwo8GAw
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the dropping of flares by a Chinese military jet in front of an Australian Navy helicopter as "completely unacceptable". #9News FULL STATEMENT: https://t.co/HfdeEOX7du https://t.co/OMUcRsJwOE
China's military engaged in "unsafe and unprofessional" conduct by firing flares in front of an Australian helicopter taking part in an international mission. https://t.co/pky9UvjmTI
Diplomatic tensions with Beijing have re-emerged after a dangerous Chinese military interception of an Australian Navy helicopter in international waters. https://t.co/GoMhFRrZ2Y
Australia accuses China of unsafe behaviour when fighter jet released flares in a helicopter’s path https://t.co/WM4qFjEZD0 https://t.co/4xFB4zqu3F
Australia denounces China over 'unsafe' aerial confrontation https://t.co/Puuut0e9xB
There's a flare-up between Canberra and Beijing this morning after a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares dangerously close to an Australian Navy chopper. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins us now #LIVE at Beef Week in Rockhampton. #9News https://t.co/5LodGtlmfn
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has condemned the “unnecessary and dangerous” military actions of China which saw a near-miss warplane attack on an Australian Defence Force helicopter over the weekend. https://t.co/dcXmQnN2Oh
An Australian navy helicopter pilot was forced to take evasive action to avoid hitting several flares fired by a nearby Chinese fighter jet. Here are the details: https://t.co/PaySYpdCv5 https://t.co/F7Uwkn38A0
A Chinese fighter jet has dropped flares in the flight path of an Australian Navy helicopter in a dangerous mid-air confrontation. https://t.co/Km9Z2Mrckd
A Chinese fighter jet dropped flares close to an Australian navy helicopter in a dangerous mid-air confrontation days ago, prompting a furious reaction from the Albanese government. Read more: https://t.co/dUeOhSvDfT https://t.co/0FyxUZnHOf
There's been a dangerous near-miss for an Australian Navy helicopter in foreign waters, after a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares in front of the aircraft. @ElizaEdNews #9News https://t.co/gI0QY1Q7lZ
Australia accuses China of unsafe behavior when fighter jet released flares in path of a helicopter https://t.co/uJEQMCbP9k https://t.co/QJLkTWz2eq
Australia has protested to Beijing that a Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian navy helicopter with flares in international waters, officials said Monday. https://t.co/SVqGPLZHXo
Chinese fighter jet basically attacks Australian military helicopter. Australia meekly responds by calling the attack "unprofessional and unsafe." 🙄 Australia can't do anything else because China owns the Australian economy -- a lesson for the US. https://t.co/NtcOBSrBrH
The Australian government expressed concerns to China after a Chinese fighter aircraft released flares in the flight path of an Australian helicopter. https://t.co/o4MdSlXwhu
1) #Australian helicopter forced to take evasive action after #Chinese fighter detonates flares ⚡️In short: An Australian pilot was forced to take evasive action after a Chinese military jet detonated flares close to a Navy helicopter near South Korea. ⚡️The Defence Department… https://t.co/7DOXm8yI8C
Australia claims ‘unsafe’ China fighter jet fired flares in a helicopter’s path https://t.co/6e2HaZ48Mf
Australia voices concerns over Chinese fighter jet's unsafe maneuver near navy helicopter https://t.co/y7OqErrTqn https://t.co/eWSLrGlEn1
#FMsays FM spokesman Lin Jian slammed a Canadian report calling China "the most persistent and sophisticated foreign interference threat to Canada," saying that the ideological biased report is just made by some politicians out of personal gains to mislead the public, which is… https://t.co/w7n7UuhCa0
Australia has protested to Beijing that a Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian navy helicopter with flares in international waters, officials said May 6. https://t.co/TWHuvdaHEz
Australian Helicopter Dodges Chinese Jet Flares in Yellow Sea During UN Mission Read More: https://t.co/2mdoBiO4Rx
#YellowSea | #Australia accuses #China of unsafe behavior after a fighter jet releases flares in a helicopter's path Melbourne protests Chinese fighter jet endangering Australian navy helicopter in international waters, escalating tensions. https://t.co/C3RdfP7t8u
#Chinese J-10 fighter jet dropped flares about 300 meters in front of an #Australian Seahawk helicopter and about 60 meters above it forcing the aircraft to change direction to avoid a collision. The Seahawk helicopter was carrying out operations in international waters on… https://t.co/IMVdKIdCP1
Australian helicopter forced to take evasive action after Chinese fighter detonates flares https://t.co/kEZs5QNtFr via @ABCaustralia over international waters while taking part in a UN mission to enforce sanctions against North Korea.
Australia has protested to Beijing that a Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian navy helicopter with flares in international waters. https://t.co/fs9L2su6lt
The opposition is demanding the government response to a Chinese warplane blasting flares at an Australian helicopter be "incredibly robust" following the shock incident on the weekend. https://t.co/gKgX7PzTeB
Australia accuses China of unsafe behavior when fighter jet released flares in a helicopter's path https://t.co/LPVjt7JE1G
Australian helicopter forced to take evasive action after Chinese fighter detonates flares https://t.co/ChIQrqlm1C Defence Department described actions of Chinese plane as "unsafe and unprofessional". Aus Defence Minister will raise incident directly with Chinese counterpart.
Chinese Jet Fires at Australian Helicopter in International Waters, Canberra Reacts Read More: https://t.co/4ZbBsF1Ylv
#China tensions explode after #PLA warplane 'fires flares' intercepting #Australian helicopter Chinese fighter jets intercepted an Australian helicopter by "firing flares" near the aircraft sending tensions soaring as a disastrous collision was narrowly avoided. China sent… https://t.co/di2mM8t0nU
Canberra accuses Chinese fighter jet of dropping flares dangerously close to Australian helicopter https://t.co/8zH9zJ6vaR
Australia has expressed “concerns” to Beijing about the actions of a Chinese jet, which Canberra said fired flares near one of its military helicopters, describing the move as “unsafe and unprofessional” https://t.co/udOQcLgtLc
#BREAKING A Chinese military jet has detonated flares near an Australian Navy helicopter which was operating in international waters, forcing the pilot to take evasive action to avoid an accident.
Australian helicopter in near miss with Chinese fighter jet https://t.co/6ZlUdBoTwO
#BREAKING: A Chinese warplane has fired flares in front of an Australian helicopter. The Defence Minister has just fired back, and has labelled the encounter unsafe and unprofessional, at a time Canberra is trying to ease tensions with Beijing. @AndrewProbyn #9News https://t.co/V2CWRqdJy1
#BREAKING 🚨 A Chinese war plane has fired flares at an Australian helicopter which was conducting routine operations: Nine | #6NewsAU