China Escalates Criticism of Australia's Military Moves
China’s Ministry of National Defense has sharply condemned Australia’s recent military activities in the South China Sea, calling them a 'blatant violation of sovereignty.' 🚨 Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang dismissed claims by Australia that a Chinese PLA aircraft conducted an 'unsafe' maneuver near an Australian plane on February 11, accusing Canberra of 'spreading lies to play the victim.'
🔍 Zhang stressed that China’s response was a 'lawful defense' of its territory and urged Australia to 'stop stirring trouble' in the region. 'We’ve made serious representations to the Australian side,' he said, warning against 'acting as a henchman for other powers.'
🌏 Analysts say the spat reflects broader geopolitical tensions as China asserts its claims over the disputed waters. Will Australia dial back its presence? For now, the waves are rising. 🌊
