Chinese jet put helicopter at risk by releasing flares, says Australia

Australia condemns 'unsafe and unprofessional' action in Yellow Sea

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Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopters are routinely launched from HMAS Hobart during regional presence deployments in the Yellow Sea. © Department of Defence, Australia

SHAUN TURTON, Nikkei staff writer

SYDNEY -- The Australian government on Monday said it had expressed concerns to China after a Chinese fighter aircraft released flares in the flight path of an Australian helicopter.

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