{"id":120819,"date":"2023-11-06T09:09:14","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T09:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/?p=120819"},"modified":"2023-11-06T09:09:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T09:09:14","slug":"china-threatens-nato-member-with-retaliation-after-provocative-moves-on-taiwan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourclomid.com\/world-news\/china-threatens-nato-member-with-retaliation-after-provocative-moves-on-taiwan\/","title":{"rendered":"China threatens NATO member with retaliation after &#8216;provocative&#8217; moves on Taiwan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/China-NATO-South-China-Sea-5051303.jpg?r=1699260275327\"><\/p>\n<p>China blamed Canada for \u201cmalicious and provocative\u201d actions in the South China Sea after its fighter jets intercepted a helicopter over international waters.<\/p>\n<p>The latest incident comes after PLA jets fired flares in front of a Canadian military helicopter last week which Ottawa&#8217;s military said could have downed the aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Maj. Rob Millen, air officer aboard the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Ottawa, said that Chinese Navy J-11 fighters got as close as 100 feet (30 metres) from the Canadian helicopter during two \u201cunsafe\u201d encounters, according to a CNN report.<\/p>\n<p>Friday\u2019s latest incident was deemed \u201csignificantly unsafe\u201d while putting \u201cthe safety of all personnel involved in unnecessary risk,\u201d according to Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair.<\/p>\n<p>Canada claims both incidents took place over international waters but China hit back accusing Ottawa of violating its laws and carrying out \u201cmalicious and provocative act with ulterior motives\u201d.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>US sends nuclear sub to Middle East in stark warning to Israel&#8217;s enemies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/China-NATO-South-China-Sea-5051304.jpg?r=1699260275395\"><\/p>\n<p>Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Chinese Defence Ministry, said the Canadian warship\u2019s helicopters flew towards Chinese airspace around the Parcel Islands claimed by China, Taiwan and Vietnam.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement posted to the ministry\u2019s website, he said: \u201cChina\u2019s People\u2019s Liberation Army organized naval and air forces to conduct identification, verification in accordance with the law and issued multiple warnings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, the Canadian helicopter not only refused to respond but also took provocative actions such as flying at ultra-low altitudes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cWe urge the Canadian side not to ignore the facts, stop exaggerating and hyping up (the incident), and to strictly restrict the actions of its frontline naval and air forces to prevent accidents at sea and in the air.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <strong>Warning as Taiwan on high alert after China\u2019s navy prowls the coast[REPORT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/China-NATO-South-China-Sea-5051305.jpg?r=1699260275436\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Advert-free experience without interruptions.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Rocket-fast speedy loading pages.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Exclusive &amp; Unlimited access to all our content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>The news comes amid increased tension over the South China Sea in which multiple countries have various claims in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The US and other allies often operate in the area carrying out freedom of navigation exercises in international waters.<\/p>\n<p>On October 27, Washington said a Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a US B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea nearly leading to an accident.<\/p>\n<p>The military said: \u201cWe are concerned [China\u2019s] pilot was unaware of how close he came to causing a collision.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Beijing blamed the US for the close call suggesting the flight over the South China Sea was a deliberate provocation by Washington.<\/p>\n<p>Get all the latest news, entertainment, sport and lifestyle updates from our dedicated American team.<\/p>\n<p>Follow<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Daily Express US<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>on\u00a0Facebook<span>\u00a0<\/span>and Twitter<span>\u00a0<\/span>@ExpressUSNews<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/world\/1831898\/china-canada-retaliation-nato-taiwan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>China blamed Canada for \u201cmalicious and provocative\u201d actions in the South China Sea after its fighter jets intercepted a helicopter over international waters. 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