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PoliticsLatest: Chinese plane's 'unsafe' act with Australian chopper

Defence Minister Richard Marles slammed  the 'unprofessional' encounter after the Chinese J-10 jet reportedly intercepted an Australian Navy Seahawk helicopter as it carried out routine operations in international waters.

The ‘nearly fatal’ incident comes amid growing concerns about China’s aggression in the region. Picture: Supplied
The ‘nearly fatal’ incident comes amid growing concerns about China’s aggression in the region. Picture: Supplied

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