Australia demands answers from China over alleged laser incident at sea

[Calista241]

Source: CNN

Australia is demanding China investigate the alleged use of a laser to "illuminate" an Australian jet in waters off the country's north coast in an incident that threatens to worsen relations between the two countries.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday he'd called on the Chinese government to explain the "dangerous" and "reckless" act allegedly carried out by a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warship last week.

"This was dangerous, it was unprofessional and it was reckless for a professional navy, and we want some answers as to why they did this," Morrison said. "At worst, it was intimidating and bullying."

"They're the ones who need to explain, not just to Australia, but to think of all the countries in our region," he added. "It could occur to anyone else who is just simply doing the normal surveillance of their own Exclusive Economic Zone."

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/21/asia/australia-china-warship-laser-intl-hnk-ml/index.html

[oldsoftie]

1. Its China. They'll get no real answers. They must be stopped.

And WE must start here.
FORCE companies to get critical mfg OUT of China.
We're sending them our money to be used against the free world.

[pandr32]

4. I agree

Bring manufacturing back! So what if price tags increase--we over-consume resources and throw stuff away. Our whole system needs to change to something more sustainable.

[PatSeg]

2. Russia has been dominating the newscycle

Maybe China needs a little attention. This all feels like a prelude to World War III. Then add in some major storms and other natural disasters and it has an Armageddon feel to it.

Some days reading the headlines feels like I'm living in a cheesy disaster film.

[Irish_Dem]

5. No one would believe the movie.

Too many disasters all at one time.

[PatSeg]

6. That is so true

I know that I'd find it farfetched, while assuming it is satire.

[Irish_Dem]

7. I assume people now want to see movies that help them escape

reality. Not have to face harsh truths in the movie theater.

[PatSeg]

8. I am fond of science fiction or period pieces

I can't handle Armageddon movies as I see too many elements of truth in them. Right now, they are looking downright prophetic.

[Irish_Dem]

9. Same here. SF, historical, etc.

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I even like WWII movies because the good guys win over the bad guys.

Right, all those scary disaster movies we thought were far fetched were omens of the future for us.

[PatSeg]

10. It is my way of sticking my head in the sand

for awhile, when reality is too much to bear. The past few years, it has been really overwhelming.

[Irish_Dem]

11. Preserving our sanity is a top priority.

Yes the past couple of years have been overwhelming and very difficult.

I have watched more movies in the past two years than I watched my entire life. Escape time.

[PatSeg]

12. Oh yes, same here

I never used to watch a whole lot of TV, but now it is a form of escapism and is also considered an antidepressant by many therapists. Of course, that depends on what you watch I suppose.

[Irish_Dem]

13. Right, I try not to watch depressing shows.

I can watch the news for that stuff.

[PatSeg]

14. Yes, I seriously avoid some programs and movies

that I may have watched years ago. I can't handle too much violence, cruelty, hate, or oppression.

[Irish_Dem]

15. Same here. I just stop the movie.

Cannot go there.

[Irish_Dem]

3. China and Russia want to showcase their new world order.

They are working together to get this message across.