According to CNN, Chinese warplanes fired flares into the airspace of Canadian military helicopters over the South China Sea as a warning to Canada's frequent approach reconnaissance behavior. The incident quickly became the focus of international public opinion, and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin responded at a regular press conference.
Wang Wenbin said that he did not know the specific circumstances of the incident, but stressed that the Chinese side has repeatedly expressed its solemn position on the so-called reconnaissance activities carried out by Canadian military planes frequently approaching China's airspace. He hoped that the Canadian side would be able to restrain its misconduct and avoid further complication of the situation.
In his response, Wang Wenbin described the incident in detail. He pointed out that the Chinese fighter jets have taken a lawful and compliant action on the premise of abiding by international law and basic norms governing international relations. This is to protect China's national interests and regional stability, and it is also a resolute response to the provocative actions of Canadian military aircraft.
Wang Wenbin stressed that China has always advocated resolving differences through dialogue and consultation and maintaining regional peace and stability. However, the Canadian side has repeatedly taken provocative actions, which have led to an escalation of tensions. Such acts have seriously violated China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and undermined regional peace and stability. He called on the Canadian side to immediately stop such provocative actions to avoid further damage to regional peace and stability.
Regarding this incident, my personal view is that the situation in the South China Sea has always been complex and volatile, and this flare incident highlights the tension and instability in the region. While all parties should exercise restraint and calm and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, we must also recognize that safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity is the basic right of any country. In this context, the actions of Chinese fighters against Canadian military aircraft can be regarded as a legitimate and necessary act of defense.
Finally, Wang Wenbin reiterated China's solemn position and proposition, stressing that China will continue to take necessary measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity. At the same time, he also called on the international community to work together to maintain regional peace and stability and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
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