China Condemns Canada's South China Sea Encounter as Provocative and Malicious

China has criticized Canada for a mid-air encounter between a Canadian aircraft and Chinese fighter jets over the South China Sea, calling it provocative. The Chinese defense ministry accused the Canadian helicopter of flying at ultra-low altitude and refusing to respond to warnings. Canada had previously accused the Chinese air force of unsafe behavior in the region. The incident marks the second time in two weeks that Canada has accused Chinese jets of unsafe behavior. China claims most of the South China Sea through its "nine-dash line" and considers the Canadian actions a violation of its sovereignty and security.