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Canadian defense officials emphasized that as long as operations remain professional and safe, missions will continue. These patrols, under Operation Neon, are part of a broader multinational effort to monitor North Korea’s illicit ship-to-ship transfers of prohibited goods, crucial for enforcing UN sanctions on Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile programs. However, Chinese interference signals more than just a territorial dispute—it reflects Beijing’s effort to challenge Western surveillance efforts and expand its control over regional airspace.