U.S. Coast Guard encounters Chinese military ships in the Bering Sea

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter encountered several Chinese military ships in the Bering Sea within the U.S. exclusive economic zone. The Chinese vessels were in international waters but still inside the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone.

Australia-China Military Encounter

Australia protested to Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian navy helicopter with flares over international waters in the Yellow Sea. The incident occurred as Australia was enforcing U.N. Security Council sanctions against North Korea. China claims the helicopter provoked and disrupted Chinese airspace, while Australia condemns the behavior as unprofessional and unacceptable.

International Relations

Three bodies found in Mexican tourist area where American and two Australians went missing. Australia protests Chinese fighter jet endangering Australian navy helicopter in international waters. Incident occurred during enforcement of UN sanctions against North Korea. No injuries or damage reported.

Australian Navy helicopter pilot incident with Chinese military fighter jet

Australian Navy helicopter pilot forced to take evasive action after a Chinese military fighter jet detonated flares close to his aircraft's course in international waters near South Korea. Australia described the actions as 'unsafe and unprofessional.' Incident occurred in the Yellow Sea during a U.N. mission to enforce sanctions against North Korea. No injuries or damage reported.