China accuses Australia of 'spreading disinformation' about laser shone at RAAF aircraft | The World

Beijing has rejected Australia's claims that a laser from a Chinese naval vessel was directed at an RAAF aircraft. The Chinese navy vessel was within Australia's exclusive economic zone, where the laser reportedly illuminated the plane and potentially endangering lives. East Asia correspondent Bill Birtles tells The World Beijing has since accused Australia of "maliciously spreading false information".

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