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China expels Dutch warship using electronic interference near Paracels

China's military announced it used electronic interference and warnings to expel a Dutch warship from waters near the disputed Paracel Islands. The People's Liberation Army's Southern Theatre Command stated the Dutch frigate De Ruyter illegally entered Chinese airspace and repeatedly launched its helicopter. China condemned the action as a violation of its sovereignty and international norms, warning it could lead to misunderstanding and miscalculation. AI

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China expels Dutch warship using electronic interference near Paracels

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Yuanyue Dang ·

    China says it drove away Dutch warship near disputed Paracel Islands

    China’s military said on Wednesday that it had used measures including electronic interference to drive away a Dutch warship near the disputed Paracel Islands, and in a rare move accused the Dutch navy of triggering “miscalculation”. The People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Southern …