Chinese Jets Intercept Canadian Aircraft During High-Stakes North Korea Sanctions Patrol

Chinese fighter jets have repeatedly intercepted Canadian military aircraft conducting surveillance missions over the East China Sea. These Canadian patrols, part of a U.N.-backed effort known as Operation NEON, aim to monitor and deter North Korean ships suspected of violating international sanctions through illicit maritime trade. The interceptions highlight rising geopolitical tensions in the region, as China challenges the presence of foreign military aircraft near its claimed airspace. Australia is also participating in similar monitoring missions, underscoring a coordinated international effort to enforce sanctions on North Korea. The confrontations raise concerns about potential escalation between China and Western allies operating in the area.