In a recent incident, a U.S. P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft passed through the Taiwan Strait and caused widespread concern. Many netizens questioned why we didn't shoot it down. This article will answer you why we can't take this action and why we deal with it in accordance with the law.
Recently, an American P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft passed through the Taiwan Strait and openly carried out propaganda. This operation attracted the attention of our Eastern Theater, and we organized fighters to monitor and alert the US plane, and dealt with it in accordance with laws and regulations.
Many netizens expressed confusion about why we did not shoot down the US military plane. In fact, international law and relevant international agreements stipulate the norms of behavior of countries in the air, including civil aviation aircraft, military aircraft, etc. Airspace territorial integrity and sovereignty are important national interests, but we must also follow the law to ensure international order and stability. Dealing with the law does not mean that we are indifferent to violations of sovereignty, but that appropriate measures have been taken in accordance with international law.
First, under international law, we cannot use force if another country's aircraft does not violate our airspace. In this incident, the U.S. P-8A anti-submarine patrol plane passed through the Taiwan Strait but did not enter mainland airspace, so we have no right to shoot it down under international law. This is based on respect for and preservation of the international order.
Second, legal compliance means that we have taken appropriate military action for monitoring and vigilance. When U.S. military aircraft pass through the Taiwan Strait, we will send warplanes to track and monitor to prevent further violations of mainland airspace. At the same time, we will also demonstrate to the international community our determination and ability to safeguard our national interests.
When dealing with similar incidents, we also need to take into account regional stability. Taking drastic action could trigger crises and tensions, adversely affecting regional peace and security. Therefore, we uphold the principles of restraint and rationality to protect the interests of the country by dealing with them in accordance with laws and regulations.
In short, we attach great importance to the passage of the US P-8 patrol plane through the Taiwan Strait and have taken appropriate measures in accordance with laws and regulations. Although we cannot shoot it down directly, through monitoring and vigilance, we have demonstrated our determination to preserve national sovereignty and territorial integrity. At the same time, we call on all parties to abide by international law and relevant agreements and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.