The Albanese government has accused the Chinese military of unsafe behaviour after a People’s Liberation Army aircraft was again involved in an encounter with the Australian Air Force.

The revelation of the encounter, which happened on Sunday, comes just hours before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s first meeting with US President Donald Trump, where relations with China will feature prominently.

Defence Minister Richard Marles said the government had raised concerns with the Chinese embassy in Canberra and authorities in Beijing about the incident.

Marles said that the Chinese aircraft had released flares in “very close” proximity to the Australian aircraft, putting the lives of Australian personnel at risk.

“Having reviewed this incident very carefully, we deem this to be both unsaf

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