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Australia complains to China after encounter between military helicopters
Australia condemned the Chinese military for an unsafe aerial maneuver forcing evasive action during a UN sanctions patrol; this marks the fourth incident in two years.
- Australia raised concerns with China over an "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter between their military helicopters in international waters in the Yellow Sea on Wednesday.
- A Chinese helicopter matched the altitude of an Australian aircraft before closing in dangerously and rolling towards it, forcing evasive action from the Australian crew.
- The incident occurred during an Australian patrol as part of enforcing UN sanctions against North Korea, and Australia expects militaries to operate safely.
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Australian Helicopter Forced Into Evasive Action After ‘Unsafe’ Chinese Aircraft Manoeuvre
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Australia says Chinese military helicopter in ‘unsafe’ manoeuvres at sea
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