Australia, South China Sea and Unsafe Skies

Unsafe Skies: Chinese Fighter Threatens Australian Plane with Close Encounter
In a tense and potentially dangerous encounter in the South China Sea, a Chinese fighter jet came dangerously close to an Australian military plane. The incident, described by Australian Defence officials as “unsafe and unprofessional,
Chinese Fighter Harassed Australian Surveillance Aircraft Over South China Sea, Official Say
A People’s Liberation Army Air Force J-16 fighter released flares 30 meters away in front of a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon on patrol in the South China Sea on Tuesday prompting the Australian government to express its concern to China on such actions.
Australia Accuses PLA Jet of Unsafe Actions Over South China Sea
Australia has accused the Chinese air force of an “unsafe and unprofessional interaction” with one of Canberra’s military aircraft over the South China Sea during a routine maritime surveillance operation.
Australian P-8A encounters Chinese J-16 in South China Sea
P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft encountered a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-16 fighter jet over the South China Sea (SCS) on 11 February 2025. The Australian government issued a statement two days later describing the interaction as “unsafe and unprofessional” on China’s part.
Beijing accused of ‘unsafe’ conduct after fighter jet drops flares over South China Sea
Australia has accused Beijing of “unsafe” military conduct after claiming a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea.
DFA 'concerned' over Chinese aircraft's 'unsafe maneuvers' against Australian plane
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said it is concerned over a Chinese fighter jet's "unsafe maneuvers" and the firing of flares near an Australian aircraft while the latter was patrolling at the West Philippine Sea.
Chinese jet accused of dropping flares near Australian plane patrolling South China Sea
Canberra criticised the ‘unsafe and unprofessional’ manoeuvre that posed a risk to the aircraft and personnel.
Chinese warships spotted lurking off Australian coast after fighter plane drops flares on aircraft
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ADF monitoring Chinese warships operating off Australian coastline days after ‘unsafe’ fighter plane incident
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Defence crew ‘lives in danger’ as China admonished
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‘Sign of things to come’: Chinese warships off Australian coastline exposes ‘dangerous’ threat
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