US EditionChina practised ‘constructive kills’ on British warship: The Times
Chinese jets performed simulated missile launches on HMS Richmond to assert territorial claims amid freedom of navigation operations involving nearly 4,500 British and allied personnel.
- On September 12, HMS Richmond transited the Taiwan Strait and was targeted by Chinese fighter jets performing simulated missile attacks called `constructive kills` but no missiles were fired.
- Beijing's expansive maritime claims prompted the United Kingdom to conduct a freedom of navigation exercise rejecting China’s claims over Taiwan and nearly all of the South China Sea.
- HMS Prince of Wales, leading the group, reported being followed while Roald Amundsen and Akebono carried out barrier ops against Chinese naval and coastguard vessels.
- Royal Navy officers assessed that Chinese forces remained at a safe distance and did not expect a violent response, despite expecting a reaction, according to Defence Secretary John Healey.
- Earlier this month Beijing approved a reserve at Scarborough Shoal and militarised some Spratly features, raising scrutiny as the sea carries trillions of dollars of trade and faces a 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling.
8 Articles
8 Articles
China Conducts 'Constructive Kill’ Maneuvers on British Navy Ships
Chinese military forces conducted drills near U.K. Naval vessels, which were tracked in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea, in a sign of Beijing’s belligerence, it has been reported. British newspaper The Times reported Chinese fighter jets performed simulated missile attacks on the ...
The Independent
UpstractChina carries out ‘constructive kills’ on Royal Navy ships in South China Sea
Chinese fighter jets reportedly targeted Frigate HMS Richmond as it was sailing through the Taiwan Strait this month but stopped short of taking any action
Chinese jets simulate 'constructive kills' on Royal Navy warship
Chinese fighter jets simulated "constructive kills" against the HMS Richmond as it sailed through the Taiwan Strait, with a naval officer claiming they were "pretending to kill us".The Royal Navy warship was sailing through the Strait earlier this month when the incident happened.HMS Richmond is a ship in the UK's carrier strike group, with the Chinese tactic mimicking a missile launch without actually firing anything.The navy ship sailed alongs…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center, 43% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
