Chinese state media highlights PLA role in intercepting foreign warplanes as activity in East and South China seas shows little sign of letting up


Foreign military aircraft are expected to continue flying over Chinese-claimed waters in the East and South China seas, observers said after state media released details of a close encounter.

A documentary about the People’s Liberation Army aired by state broadcaster CCTV during the National Day holiday included a section about the role of navy pilots shadowing foreign planes.

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