"US Reveals Coercive and Risky Interactions with Chinese Aircraft"

The Pentagon has released footage of over 180 intercepts of U.S. warplanes by Chinese aircraft in the past two years, surpassing the total number of intercepts in the previous decade. U.S. military officials express concern over China's aggressive behavior, which they believe could lead to accidental conflict. The release of the footage is part of a larger trend of regional intimidation by China, as the Pentagon prepares to issue an annual report on China's military power and security threats in the Indo-Pacific region. Despite supporting allies in conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command remains committed to deterring China and has not diverted any equipment or force structure from the region.