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China has accused Canada of carrying out “malicious and provocative” actions in the South China Sea, after the Canadian Navy said Chinese fighter jets endangered a helicopter in two close intercepts above international waters.

The comments come after CNN revealed last week that a Chinese warplane fired flares in front of a Canadian military helicopter on October 29, an operation that Canadian military officers said was reckless and could have resulted in the downing of the aircraft.

The incident was the second of two “unsafe” encounters the Canadian chopper had on that day with Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy J-11 fighters, which got as close as 100 feet (30 meters) from the helicopter, Maj. Rob Millen, air officer aboard the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Ottawa, told CNN in an interview on the warship.

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[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In international waters? Sure maybe they would fly close to keep an eye, but they wouldn't buzz helicopters or fly dangerously close to other air craft. Your brain rot is real.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world -4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Sure. I give links with evidence. You insult me. And I have brain rot?

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes you did provide evidence of China being a dick and potentially causing international issues. I don't think that's the point you were going for though hahahaha.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Beijing responds by condemning Washington’s ‘frequent’ military reconnaissance activities as ‘root cause’ of maritime security issues

From their perspective, America’s the dick. Surely that can’t be true. Hahahaha

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In international waters? In international air space? Around their ally Taiwan? China can get fucked they are going to cause an incident. Not saying the US isn't a dick because duh, they are, but China is at fault here, hahahahaha.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My brain rot can’t understand this logic.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It’s like I can’t think critically and logically understand evidence that contradicts my point of view. As if I’ve been indoctrinated into a belief system that invalidates reality. And when all facts point me to a different conclusion, I stubbornly grip those beliefs with all my might. I could, like you, think for myself. But I’m comfortable with what I’ve been taught so I resist change. Maybe one day I’ll have the strength to shake off the shackles of the propaganda that confines me.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world -3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Feels good knowing the truth, you should try it.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh I have been for years and years. Thanks!

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sorry, I didn’t mean to be so defensive. I understand that China antagonizes in international waters. But I also understand that other countries do it too.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Absolutely they do, 100% I'm not trying to Absolve other countries from doing it, it's a shitty practice all around.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’m interested in your geopolitical point of view. Do you believe America should contract and become more isolationist, instead of “policing” the world? Or do you see it as necessary to maintain order and prevent conflicts?

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Difficult to answer, I don't think they should contract or isolate, but that doesn't mean they need to police the world. I understand them supporting their allies, with funds or military presence as a deterrence. However the US has stuck its nose where it doesn't belong too frequently, like the banana Republics they setup.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks. I’m fascinated by economics and its interactions with geopolitics. If America lost economic prominence on the world stage, and this caused your comfort level to be affected (higher prices, recession, etc.), would you advocate for America to assert itself militarily to force countries to trade with it to offset the economic depression?

Edit: Don’t feel obligated to answer. It’s just a personal opinion of mine that selfishness on an individual level plays more of a role in how we view foreign policy than we realize. Also, it’s okay to be selfish. It’s necessary for survival.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A difficult question to answer, and I may not be fully equipped to give anything other than my opinion. If the US lost prominence on the world stage, I would have to say no, overtly flexing the military to force trade to offset a depression isn't much better than gangsters going around racketeering.

[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for offering an honest opinion.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

You're very welcome.

[–] Sunrosa@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] TokenBoomer@lemmy.world -2 points 1 year ago