Australia condemns Chinese interception of Seahawk helicopter over international waters

In this undated photo provided by the Australian Defence Force, a Seahawk helicopter prepares to land on the HMAS Hobart. Australia has protested that a Chinese fighter jet endangered a helicopter with flares over international waters, the prime minister said May 7, 2024.

Analysts say China continues to undertake "incredibly aggressive’" military actions after an Australian navy helicopter in international waters was targeted by flares dropped by a Chinese fighter jet.