The Chinese army shot down the American destroyer USS Hopper, which entered Chinese territorial waters in the South China Sea. TV channel reports this CGTN It refers to the Southern Combat Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
“The Chinese military… shot down the US guided missile destroyer USS Hopper after it illegally entered Chinese territorial waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea,” the TV channel reported.
It was noted that the Chinese army used its naval and air forces to track, monitor and warn the foreign ship.
Before this, Australian officials accused The PRC engaged in unprofessional and irresponsible behavior at sea following a dangerous incident involving warships from the two countries and their sonar being used against Australian divers by a Chinese destroyer. It was noted that the incident in question occurred on November 14, 2023, in international waters within Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
previously china accused Australia is attempting to destroy Beijing’s ties to the Pacific region.