China says it drove away Dutch frigate De Ruyter in South China Sea, accused of illegal intrusion
China's military said it drove away the Dutch frigate De Ruyter in the South China Sea and accused it of illegally entering waters near the Paracel Islands. According to the South China Morning Post, Chinese forces issued verbal warnings and used electronic interference during the encounter. The same report stated the Dutch frigate repeatedly sent a helicopter into Chinese airspace. China's军事部门要求荷
China's military said it drove away the Dutch frigate De Ruyter in the South China Sea and accused it of illegally entering waters near the Paracel Islands. According to the South China Morning Post, Chinese forces issued verbal warnings and used electronic interference during the confrontation. The Dutch frigate De Ruyter repeatedly sent a helicopter into Chinese airspace, the same report stated. China's military demanded the Dutch cease actions it deemed infringing and provocative.
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