China urges US to stop close-in surveillance
Updated: 2014-08-23 23:11
(Xinhua)
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A US Navy P-8 Poseidon aircraft takes off from Perth International Airport in this April 16, 2014 file photo.[Photo/Agencies] |
BEIJING - Chinese Defense Ministry here on Saturday urged the US side to stop close-in surveillance of China, and create a sound atmosphere for bilateral military ties.
The ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said in a statement that one US anti-submarine plane and one patrol aircraft flew to an airspace about 220 kilometers east of China's Hainan Island to conduct close-in surveillance Tuesday morning, and then a Chinese fighter jet took off to make regular identification and verification.
Commenting on relevant criticism made by the US side, Yang said that was "totally groundless", as the Chinese pilot, with professional operation, kept the jet within a safe distance from the US aircraft.
It was US massive and frequent close-in surveillance of China that endanger the two sides' air and marine security, and is the root of accidents, he said.
China urged the US side to abide by international law and international practice, respect concerns of the coastal countries, and properly deal with the differences between the two sides on air and marine security issues, he said.
Yang said that the US side should follow the principle of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, take concrete actions, reduce and finally stop close-in surveillance of China, so as to create a sound atmosphere for bilateral military ties.
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