John MacKenzie chats with Professor Greg Barton from Deakin University, about the recent powerplay by China in their effort to intercept an Australian aircraft in international waters.

Jun 06, 2022, 02:36 AM

John MacKenzie chats with Professor Greg Barton from Deakin University, about the recent powerplay by China in their effort to intercept an Australian aircraft in international waters.
An Australian RAAF P-8A was intercepted by a Chinese J-16 fighter during routine maritime surveillance.   The Chinese fighter flew dangerously close to the Aussie aircraft and released a bundle of chaff, including metal filings, which was subsequently ingested by the plane's engine.
Defense Minister Richard Marles described the antagonistic move as a "dangerous situation".