Chinese Jet Fires Flares Near Australian Plane Ahead of Trump-Albanese Meeting

The CCP has regularly engaged in intimidatory tactics against Australia.
Chinese Jet Fires Flares Near Australian Plane Ahead of Trump-Albanese Meeting
An Air Force P-8 Poseidon aircraft performs a handling display at Nobby's Beach during the Newcastle Williamtown Air Show in 2023. Courtesy Australian Department of Defence.
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Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says he has raised concerns with Beijing after a Chinese People Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fighter jet again released flares near a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) plane during a routine patrol over the South China Sea.

The Australian government revealed the situation in an announcement on the afternoon of Oct. 20, just as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.