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On the military front, the tensions between Australia and China escalated recently when the Australian government lodged an official protest against a risky maneuver by a Chinese J-16 fighter jet. The jet deployed flares dangerously close to an Australian P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft, prompting Australian officials to label the event as unsafe and unprofessional. This incident is reflective of the ongoing military frictions in the Indo-Pacific and reaffirms the importance of diplomatic engagement as both parties navigate these challenging waters.