Reported 11 months ago
The Dutch frigate HNLMS Tromp encountered Chinese military aircraft circling and approaching after passing through the Taiwan Strait, prompting the Dutch Ministry of Defence to criticize the People's Liberation Army for creating a potential unsafe situation. The incident involving the Z-19 reconnaissance and attack helicopter, as well as the JH-7 fighter-bomber, occurred in international airspace. Despite the Chinese military aircraft's close approach, the Dutch Ministry of Defence confirmed that the ship would continue its planned voyage. This incident signifies a shift in Dutch policy, as a previous Dutch Navy ship had avoided the Taiwan Strait while the HNLMS Tromp chose to cross directly, sparking dissatisfaction from China.
Source: YAHOO