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Colin Brinsden

PM raises concern over China Sea incident

Defence says an RAAF P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft was intercepted by a Chinese J-16 fighter. (AAP)

Anthony Albanese has raised concerns with the Chinese government over an incident involving an Australian maritime surveillance aircraft and a Chinese fighter plane over the South China Sea last month.

The Department of Defence said on May 26 an RAAF P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft was intercepted by a Chinese J-16 fighter during routine maritime surveillance activity in international airspace in the South China Sea region.

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