Chinese scholar asks host of Australian media: Are approaching Chinese friendly for Australian aircraft and vessels? Reflect on what you have done to China first.

On February 11, 2025, Australian military aircraft intruded into the airspace of the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea without permission from China, infringing on Chinese sovereignty and endangering national security. The Chinese side took measures to drive them away. Subsequently, the Chinese Navy dispatched a task force led by the Type 055 destroyer "Zunyi" to conduct live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand, drawing widespread international attention.

On May 25th, during an episode of the Australian version of "60 Minutes," Zhou Bo, researcher at the Center for Strategic and Security Studies of Tsinghua University and retired Air Force Major General, responded to the baseless accusation made by the Australian host that "this is an act of aggression and a display of military force."

Zhou Bo stated, "In fact, activities like this undertaken by the Chinese Navy provide you with an opportunity—if it prompts you to think, I believe it will be beneficial for you."

The Australian host asked, "Is this retaliation?"

"I don't think this is retaliation," said Zhou Bo. "But first of all, if we're talking about law, Chinese ships also have the right to freedom of navigation. But if you don't like this concept, then think about what you did to China, and then think about what China did to you. It's fair."

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The Australian host then claimed, "This is not very friendly. Must there be a live-fire exercise? Why doesn't China warn us?"

Zhou Bo replied, "Are your aircraft and vessels approaching China closely a friendly act? And making these provocations—Who started it? Do not do unto others what you would not want done to yourself. Historically speaking, you have always been fighting wars for others, such as the Gallipoli Campaign, the Afghanistan War, and even during World War II, why are you always fighting with others? Why do you always follow in others' footsteps?"

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