国防部回应澳军机侵闯西沙领空

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Defense strongly criticizes Australia's claims regarding the interaction between Chinese and Australian military aircraft, asserting that the Australian military's actions constitute illegal intrusion into Chinese airspace and that China's response was legitimate and professional [1]. Group 1 - The Australian Defense Department's statement on October 19 claims that a Chinese military aircraft engaged in "unsafe and unprofessional interaction" with an Australian P-8A patrol aircraft in the South China Sea [1]. - The Chinese Ministry of Defense expresses strong dissatisfaction with Australia's statement, accusing it of reversing facts and attempting to cover up its illegal actions [1]. - The Chinese military's Southern Theater Command took necessary measures to intercept and drive away the Australian aircraft, asserting that these actions were legitimate and professional [1]. Group 2 - The Chinese Ministry of Defense urges Australia to cease its provocative actions and to control its frontline military operations to avoid damaging the relationship between the two countries and their militaries [1]. - The Chinese military will continue to take necessary measures to firmly defend national sovereignty and maintain regional peace and stability [1].