Summary
Australia's defense ministry says a Chinese military helicopter acted unsafely near an Australian helicopter during a UN operation. The incident happened on March 4 in international waters of the Yellow Sea. China has previously disputed similar claims by Australia.
Key Facts
- The incident involved the Chinese People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) helicopter and an Australian Defense Force (ADF) helicopter on March 4.
- It occurred during Operation Argos, which monitors UN sanctions on North Korea.
- Australia's MH-60R helicopter had taken off from the HMAS Toowoomba.
- Australia claims the Chinese helicopter flew too close and in an unsafe manner.
- The Australian ministry described the maneuver as "unsafe and unprofessional."
- China has previously denied such accusations and claimed sovereignty issues.
- The event took place in international waters of the Yellow Sea.
