Last week, a Chinese fighter jet came in front of America’s spy jet in the same area. The distance between the two ships was just 150 meters. After this, the Chinese ship left.
US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin said – We do not want any kind of confrontation. If this happens, America has the right to respond.
The US Indo-Pacific Command of the US Navy, which monitors the Indian Ocean, said in a statement – The presence of a Chinese naval ship in front of our warship proves that China wants confrontation.
If it is so, then America will definitely answer it. For the second time in a week, a provocative act has been done by China. The command statement further said – The way the Chinese Navy ship came in front of our worship on Saturday evening, it was a clear provocation.
A big ruckus was averted at the last moment. There was also a Canadian warship alongside US Navy warships in the area. On sighting the Chinese Navy ship, our warship reduced its speed. Had it not been so, the ships could have collided with each other.