Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang's Remarks on Dutch Navy Ship-based Helicopter Provocation

On June 11, the spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense, Zhang Xiaogang, said that the Dutch side's remarks are upside down, and its infringement is ready to be covered up. On June 7, the Dutch Navy's frigate "Trompe" ship-based helicopter was located east of Shanghai for infringement and provocation. The Eastern Theater of the Chinese People's Liberation Army used voice warnings, fighter jets and other means to force it to leave. It is completely legal and reasonable. The whole process is professional and standardized. It is the Netherlands, not China, that is causing insecurity. The Dutch side falsely claimed to be carrying out a UN mission, showing off force in the maritime and airspace under the jurisdiction of other countries, creating tensions and damaging the friendly relations between the two countries. The relevant words and deeds of the Dutch side are of a bad nature. We express our strong dissatisfaction with this and have lodged stern representations with We warn the Dutch side to strictly restrain the actions of naval and air forces, and China will resolutely counter infringement and provocation. The Chinese military has always maintained a high degree of alert and resolutely defended national sovereignty, security and maritime rights and interests.