"Act Of Intimidation": Australia Says China Vessel Aimed Laser At Aircraft

Sunday, 20 February 2022Newsdesk

Australia's prime minister accused China of an "act of intimidation" on Sunday after Canberra said a Chinese naval vessel shone a laser at one of the country's defence aircraft.

New Delhi, 20 February 2022

As per news report of NDTV, The ship was one of two Chinese navy vessels sailing through waters off Australia's northern coast on Thursday when it illuminated a surveillance aircraft in an incident that had "the potential to endanger lives," the defence department said. "I can see it no other way than an act of intimidation," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, terming the act "unwarranted and unprovoked". Australia's Defence Minister Peter Dutton echoed his concerns, saying it was "a very aggressive act". "I think the Chinese government is hoping that nobody talks about these aggressive bullying acts," Dutton told Sky News on Sunday. According to the defence ministry, the ships were sailing east through the Arafura Sea, just north of Australia.

Source - NDTV