Washington is alarmed by aggressive maneuvers by the Chinese military – and warns against "misunderstandings" "It won't be long before someone gets hurt. That's the concern with these unsafe and unprofessional interceptions," said National Security Council communications director John Kirby.
US President Joe Biden will hold another conversation with China's state and party leader Xi Jinping in due course, Kirby reiterated.Relations between the US and China have been at a low point for some time. China's backing for Russia's war in Ukraine, threats against Taiwan and the ongoing trade war are also causing controversy.