Article 6FMBD Canada accuses China fighter jets of ‘reckless’ interception of military plane

Canada accuses China fighter jets of ‘reckless’ interception of military plane

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Reuters in Ottawa
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Defence minister says Chinese jet came within five meters of Canadian surveillance plane on UN operation over international waters

Canada's defence minister has accused China fighter jets of carrying out a dangerous and reckless" interception of a Canadian military plane over international waters.

Bill Blair spoke after Canada's Global News said a Chinese jet had come within five meters (16ft) of a Canadian surveillance plane taking part in a UN operation to enforce sanctions against North Korea.

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