China's military said it "effectively countered" Australia's provocation, how effective it is.
On October 19, an Australian P-8A reconnaissance aircraft illegally entered China's airspace over the Xisha Islands. A day later, the Southern Theater Air Force spokesperson responded by saying that our aircraft issued a warning and drove away the Australian aircraft, "effectively countering" the infringement and provocation. Those who are familiar with our country's and our military's discourse system know that we usually "speak with seven parts left unsaid," so this "effective countermeasure" may not be simple at all.
On the same day, Australian Defense Minister Marles tried to hype up the danger of a Chinese Su-35 fighter jet approaching closely, and claimed that during the escort process, flares were fired, saying, "Although no damage was caused, it was dangerous and unsafe," and considered the PLA's actions "unprofessional." Although we do not know exactly what happened between the two sides, whether it was as Marles said or not, we think the PLA should be bolder.
In such a confrontation, our military aircraft merely fired flares, which is still too restrained. Please note, it was Australia that came into China's airspace over the Xisha Islands to provoke. According to the rules, it could have been shot down. When it comes to international law, I know more than anyone else. I think true professionalism should be shooting it down instead of driving it away.
Don't be fooled by Marles' loud shouting, but I believe he must privately feel like he has gained a lot. Because, Australia only felt the danger, but they ran wild in China's airspace without receiving the punishment they deserved. To truly stop Australia's provocation, I think we need to increase the countermeasures and let them really feel what TMD means by TMD professionalism.
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