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News|South China SeaChina accuses Australia of covering up South China Sea airspace incursionChina and Australia have traded accusations over an incident Australia said involved a Chinese jet releasing flares.

On Tuesday, the Chinese Ministry of National Defence accused Australia of a covert incursion into Chinese airspace. This follows a statement by Australia's Defence Force alleging an "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter between military aircraft from…

ABy Amanda ParksOct 22, 20251 min read

On Tuesday, the Chinese Ministry of National Defence accused Australia of a covert incursion into Chinese airspace. This follows a statement by Australia's Defence Force alleging an "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter between military aircraft from both nations over the South China Sea.

According to Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defence, China has officially lodged a complaint with Australia concerning the alleged intrusion. The complaint also asserts that Australia's public statements misrepresent the events, urging Australia to regulate its military activities to prevent further diplomatic tensions.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday, involved a Chinese Air Force fighter aircraft reportedly releasing flares near an Australian Air Force plane conducting maritime surveillance. Australia maintains that its operations comply with international law, though the precise location of the encounter remains unspecified. China claims the event took place over the Xisha Islands, known internationally as the Paracel Islands, a territory also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan.

On Tuesday, the Chinese Ministry of National Defence accused Australia of a covert incursion into Chinese airspace.
Amanda Parks · Thehackingpost

Both nations have previously exchanged accusations over similar incidents, including one in February of this year. The South China Sea, claimed largely by China, remains a contentious area despite a 2016 international tribunal ruling against China's territorial claims.

In related developments, a meeting between Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump occurred recently. The discussions focused on a new agreement for Australia to supply rare earth minerals to the US, following China's recent export restrictions. The leaders also reviewed Australia's procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS security pact, a joint initiative with the United Kingdom and the United States. The Chinese government has expressed opposition to this pact, citing concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional arms races.

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Additional reporting by Bonnie Liao in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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