Pentagon releases footage of hundreds of 'highly concerning' aircraft intercepts by Chinese planes

The Pentagon has released footage showing over 180 intercepts of US warplanes by Chinese aircraft in the past two years, more than the previous decade combined. US military officials find this trend concerning and consider it part of China's larger pattern of regional intimidation. While the Chinese flights were deemed risky and aggressive, they were not classified as unsafe. However, officials believe that such behavior could potentially lead to accidents or conflict.