Chinese jets intercept U.S. spy plane over S. China Sea: Pentagon

Chinese jets intercept U.S. spy plane over S. China Sea: Pentagon
May 19, 2016 - 09:55 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Two Chinese fighters have carried out an "unsafe" intercept of a U.S. military aircraft over the South China Sea, the Pentagon says, according to BBC News.

The incident happened in international airspace on 17 May as the U.S. maritime reconnaissance aircraft carried out a routine patrol in the area, it added.

Tensions in the region have increased recently, with China and the U.S. trading accusations over military activity.

Several nations claim territory in the resource-rich South China Sea.

A military official quoted by the Associated Press news agency said the U.S. pilot was forced to descend about 200ft (60m) to avoid a collision.

The defence department said it was addressing the issue through military and diplomatic channels.

"Over the past year, DoD has seen improvements in PRC actions, flying in a safe and professional manner," the statement added, using the initials for People's Republic of China.

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