A Chinese fighter jet intercepted a US Air Force plane over the South China Sea Friday. .The fighter jet zips across the front of the Air Force plane, appearing out of a window on the right side, according to a Tuesday video. It glides sideways as it moves across the front window. .It makes a complete turn as it goes across the front part. The video moves to a window on the left side, where it fades off into the distance. .The US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) said the fighter jet performed an aggressive maneuver when it intercepted the plane. .“The PRC [People’s Republic of China] pilot flew directly in front of the nose of the RC-135, forcing the US aircraft to fly through its wake turbulence,” said the USINDOPACOM. .“The RC-135 was conducting safe and routine operations over the South China Sea in international airspace, in accordance with international law.”.USINDOPACOM said it will “continue to fly, sail, and operate — safely and responsibly — wherever international law allows, and the US Indo-Pacific Joint Force will continue to fly in international airspace with due regard for the safety of all vessels and aircraft under international law.” It expects all countries in the Indo-Pacific area to use international airspace safely and in accordance with international law..A Chinese government propagandist said in July it could shoot down US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s plane if it was accompanied by military aircraft during the rumoured visit to Taiwan, escalating tensions between the two countries. .READ MORE: Chinese threaten to shoot down Pelosi's jet.“If US fighter jets escort Pelosi’s plane into Taiwan, it is [an] invasion,” said Global Times columnist Hu Xijin. .“The People’s Liberation Army has the right to forcibly dispel Pelosi’s plane and the US fighter jets, including firing warning shots and making tactical movement of obstruction.”
A Chinese fighter jet intercepted a US Air Force plane over the South China Sea Friday. .The fighter jet zips across the front of the Air Force plane, appearing out of a window on the right side, according to a Tuesday video. It glides sideways as it moves across the front window. .It makes a complete turn as it goes across the front part. The video moves to a window on the left side, where it fades off into the distance. .The US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) said the fighter jet performed an aggressive maneuver when it intercepted the plane. .“The PRC [People’s Republic of China] pilot flew directly in front of the nose of the RC-135, forcing the US aircraft to fly through its wake turbulence,” said the USINDOPACOM. .“The RC-135 was conducting safe and routine operations over the South China Sea in international airspace, in accordance with international law.”.USINDOPACOM said it will “continue to fly, sail, and operate — safely and responsibly — wherever international law allows, and the US Indo-Pacific Joint Force will continue to fly in international airspace with due regard for the safety of all vessels and aircraft under international law.” It expects all countries in the Indo-Pacific area to use international airspace safely and in accordance with international law..A Chinese government propagandist said in July it could shoot down US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s plane if it was accompanied by military aircraft during the rumoured visit to Taiwan, escalating tensions between the two countries. .READ MORE: Chinese threaten to shoot down Pelosi's jet.“If US fighter jets escort Pelosi’s plane into Taiwan, it is [an] invasion,” said Global Times columnist Hu Xijin. .“The People’s Liberation Army has the right to forcibly dispel Pelosi’s plane and the US fighter jets, including firing warning shots and making tactical movement of obstruction.”
