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China has resolutely responded to close-in reconnaissance, harassment by New Zealand's patrol aircraft: spokesperson

China has resolutely responded to close-in reconnaissance, harassment by New Zealand's patrol aircraft: spokesperson

Xinhua
17 Apr 2026, 13:45 GMT+

BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- China has responded in a resolute manner to the close-in reconnaissance and harassment by a New Zealand Air Force anti-submarine patrol aircraft over the Yellow Sea and East China Sea, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks when answering a related query at a daily press briefing, adding China has lodged stern representation with New Zealand.

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