Thu. Nov 21st, 2024
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New footage released by the Pentagon shows some of the more than 180 intercepts of United States warplanes by Chinese aircraft that have occurred in the last two years.

US military officials say it is more than the total amount of intercepts over the previous decade, calling it part of a concerning trend.

The photos and video were released in advance of a soon-to-be-issued annual report by the Pentagon on China’s military power and the security threats it may pose to partners in the Indo-Pacific.

The Pentagon has tried for years to posture itself to be ready for a potential conflict with China over Taiwan even as it now finds itself supporting allies in two hot wars, Ukraine in Europe and Israel in the Middle East.

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