{"id":2072347,"date":"2023-10-18T20:24:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T00:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/highly-concerning-behavior-pentagon-declassifies-nearly-200-intercepts-between-us-and-chinese-warplanes\/"},"modified":"2023-10-18T20:26:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T00:26:46","slug":"highly-concerning-behavior-pentagon-declassifies-nearly-200-intercepts-between-us-and-chinese-warplanes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/highly-concerning-behavior-pentagon-declassifies-nearly-200-intercepts-between-us-and-chinese-warplanes\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon declassifies 200 US-China warplane intercepts, raises alarm."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhighly-concerning-behavior-pentagon-declassifies-nearly-200-intercepts-between-us-and-chinese-warplanes%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2072347&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pentagon Warns of Potential Conflict with \u200cChina \u200bover Reckless Air Maneuvers<\/h2>\n<p>The Pentagon officials have\u2062 issued a stark warning that inadvertent conflict with China could erupt, following the release\u2063 of declassified pictures and videos showing Chinese aircraft engaging in &#8220;highly \u200cconcerning behavior&#8221; towards U.S. military planes in \u200dinternational airspace.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ely Ratner, assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, revealed that there have been over 180 incidents in the East and \u2062South China Sea region since 2021, indicating a significant increase in coercive and \u200crisky operational behavior over the past decade.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;That&#8217;s nearly 200 \u2063cases where [People&#8217;s Liberation Army] operators have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-raises-alarm-over-chinese-militarys-sharp-increase-in-coercive-and-risky-behavior\/\" title=\"Pentagon alarmed by China's aggressive and risky military behavior surge.\">performed reckless maneuvers<\/a> or discharged chaff \u200cor shot off flares or approached \u2062too rapidly \u200cor too close to U.S.\u2063 aircraft,&#8221; Ratner stated. &#8220;All as part of trying to interfere with the\u2063 ability of U.S.\u2064 forces\u200b to operate safely in\u200b places where we and every \u200ccountry in the \u2063world have every right to be under international law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. has a long\u200b history of operating in the region, but reports suggest that\u2064 Chinese forces have previously employed such tactics to harass and provoke U.S. aircraft and its allies in international airspace. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/highly-concerning-behavior-pentagon-declassifies-nearly-200-intercepts-between-us-and-chinese-warplanes\/\" title=\"Pentagon declassifies 200 US-China warplane intercepts, raises alarm.\">declassified documents reportedly captured tense moments<\/a> \u200cbetween U.S. and Chinese aircraft.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Pentagon has released video footage showing American \u200caircraft being intercepted by Chinese planes.<\/p>\n<p>Watch more videos:\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8xyWy2cBPY\">https:\/\/t.co\/8xyWy2cBPY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ntVdBYBBFc\">pic.twitter.com\/ntVdBYBBFc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sky News (@SkyNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkyNews\/status\/1714524208108052672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 18, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Earlier this year, Ratner recounted an incident where \u2063a Chinese fighter jet, &#8220;clearly armed,&#8221; approached an American aircraft flying over the South China Sea at \u200ca speed of &#8220;hundreds of miles per hour&#8221; from a mere \u206430 \u200bfeet away, lingering\u2064 dangerously close for\u2062 approximately 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The Pentagon also reported other\u200d occurrences, including a Chinese fighter\u2062 jet flying just 10\u200b feet\u2063 below a U.S. aircraft in the East China Sea \u2062and another fighter jet intimidating an American plane by displaying weapons from approximately 40 feet away in the\u200d South China Sea. In response, the \u2064Chinese \u200bpilot directed \u200ban \u2064expletive towards the U.S. pilot,\u2063 who attempted \u200bto establish contact.<\/p>\n<p>Ratner emphasized that these behaviors exemplify a &#8220;centralized\u200b and concerted campaign&#8221; by China to coerce a change in lawful U.S. operational activity, as well as that of U.S. allies and partners. Admiral John C. Aquilino,\u2062 commander of the United States \u200cIndo-Pacific Command, expressed\u200b concern about the potential for accidents and miscalculations \u200carising from such incidents.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u200d must prevent these from happening in the theater,&#8221; Aquilino stressed.<\/p>\n<p>Pentagon officials\u2064 assert that China&#8217;s intercepts are part of a broader effort to undermine international order through naval and land maneuvers around foreign military equipment in the region.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re seeing it against allies and partners,&#8221; Ratner added. &#8220;Not just the United States. We&#8217;re seeing it on land against our Indian partners. So\u2063 this is part of a much broader\u200d picture.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This news conference follows months of warnings from\u2062 the White House regarding Chinese military aggressiveness. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby previously\u2064 stated in June that it &#8220;won&#8217;t be long before somebody gets hurt.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential consequences\u200c of tensions between\u2064 the US and China\u2064 escalating into a military\u2062 confrontation?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Om\/ntVdBYBBFc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sky News (@SkyNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkyNews\/status\/1519574449050931203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November\u200d 17, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u200d release of these images and videos\u2062 by the Pentagon is seen as an effort to raise awareness of the dangerous \u200descalation of \u2062Chinese military activities in the region. The Pentagon hopes that by making these incidents public, it will rally support from the international\u2062 community to address China&#8217;s increasingly risky behavior.<\/p>\n<p>The concern over potential conflict with China is not \u200dunfounded. As tensions between the \u2062U.S. and China continue to rise, incidents like \u200dthese can easily escalate into a full-blown military confrontation. The East \u200cand South\u200b China Sea region is already a\u200c hotbed of territorial\u2062 disputes,\u2062 with multiple countries claiming ownership over various islands and reefs.<\/p>\n<p>China, in particular, has been asserting its territorial claims\u200d aggressively in recent years, often using military force and assertive behavior to enforce its position. The U.S. has repeatedly called\u2064 for countries to respect international norms and avoid unilateral actions that undermine regional stability.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite these calls for restraint, China&#8217;s actions have only become more brazen. The incidents of reckless air maneuvers and provocative behavior towards U.S.\u200b military planes are a clear violation of international law and endanger the safety of not only\u2063 American forces but also the forces\u200d of other countries operating in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The Pentagon&#8217;s warning is a reminder that the U.S. \u200bwill \u200dnot tolerate such behavior and is \u200cprepared to defend its interests and those\u200d of its allies.\u2064 The release of the declassified images is \u200da <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-dakota-governor-tells-california-gunmakers-and-owners-to-make-the-move-to-her-state\/\" title=\"South Dakota governor invites California gunmakers and owners to relocate.\">strategic move aimed<\/a> at putting\u200b pressure on China and rallying international \u200csupport for a unified response to its aggressive actions.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200b is crucial for the international \u2064community to take these warnings\u2064 seriously and work towards deescalating tensions in the region. The potential for conflict with China is a threat that must be addressed through diplomatic means, with an emphasis on upholding international law and ensuring the safety and security of \u2064all nations operating in the East and South China Sea region.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S., as a major global power, has a responsibility to lead efforts \u2062to maintain peace and stability in \u200cthe region. The international community must stand united against any attempts to disrupt \u2064the established order and resolve territorial disputes \u200dthrough peaceful negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the goal should be to find a\u2063 peaceful resolution to these disputes that respects the rights and interests of \u200ball parties involved. The potential for\u200c conflict with\u2062 China is a \u2064grave concern that requires immediate attention and concerted efforts to prevent a dangerous escalation that could have far-reaching consequences for regional \u2064and global security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pentagon cautioned of potential conflict with China due to recent declassified images and videos revealing worrisome behavior by Chinese aircraft towards US military planes in international airspace. Dr. Ely Ratner, assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, stated that over 180 incidents have taken place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":429,"featured_media":2072348,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2072347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072347","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/429"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2072347"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2072347\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2072348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2072347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2072347"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2072347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}