How do they reply to these messages?
A simple FU?
Or a polite “we are in international waters- don’t YOU make a ‘misunderstanding’, or else...”
The article quotes exactly how they replied.
Roger that, screw these people.
The minute you take an ounce of their crap you legitimize their ridiculous South China Sea claims.
It’s international waters - end of story, Chicoms.
“How do they reply to these messages?”
Here you go, no sense in giving CNN more hits on their website.
Each time the aircraft was challenged by Chinese military, the US Navy crew’s response was the same.
“I am a sovereign immune United States naval aircraft conducting lawful military activities beyond the national airspace of any coastal state,” the response said.
“In exercising these rights guaranteed by international law, I am operating with due regard for the rights and duties of all states.”
How do they reply to these messages?
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Hi. Yes. I’d like an order of pork-fried rice. Some egg rolls. An order of General Tso’s chicken and some scallion pancakes. No MSG, please.
Each time the aircraft was challenged by Chinese military, the US Navy crew’s response was the same.
“I am a sovereign immune United States naval aircraft conducting lawful military activities beyond the national airspace of any coastal state,” the response said.
“In exercising these rights guaranteed by international law, I am operating with due regard for the rights and duties of all states.”