Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that a Chinese military plane had "unacceptable behavior" by firing missiles along the trajectory of an Australian Navy helicopter over international waters, BTA reported.
The incident dates back to May 4, when the helicopter flew over the Yellow Sea as part of measures introduced by the United Nations in connection with the implementation of international sanctions against North Korea, the Australian Ministry of Defense announced. The helicopter was then quickly intercepted by a Chinese military aircraft that fired flares along its flight path, putting it at risk.
The Australian prime minister said Canberra had told Beijing that such actions were not acceptable. So far, Beijing has not responded to these objections.
In November, Canberra said a Chinese warship directed a sonar pulse at Australian navy divers who were in the water. At the time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Chinese military had always acted in accordance with international law.
Albanese visited Beijing last year and welcomed the restoration of trade and diplomatic ties after years of deterioration. But on the issue of security, the tension between the two countries continues to exist. Australia has moved closer to the US to counter China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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