Why another 'act of intimidation' by a Chinese warship with a laser appears to be an escalation
Business InsiderMAR 25 2022
China's actions were completely inappropriate and unprovoked. This is an escalation in China's illegal attempts at deterring Western Freedom of Navigation Operations. China is trying to see what it can get away with to intimidate Australia short of a full-fledged act of war.
PM Morrison is fabricating this story to prove his toughness against China and gain an advantage in the upcoming Australian elections. The Australian aircraft provoked the Chinese ship by flying too close and Australia isn't telling the whole story.