Saturday, December 17, 2016

China, US in negotiations over seized underwater drone

China says it is in contact with the United States after it seized a US Navy unmanned underwater glider, one of the most serious incidents between the two militaries in years.


The one-sentence comment by the foreign ministry offered no details on what discussions were under way or why China on Thursday took the drone, which, according to the Pentagon, was being operated by civilian contractors to conduct oceanic research.

The US said it issued a formal diplomatic complaint over the seizure and demanded the drone's return.

"According to [our] understanding, the US and Chinese sides are working on appropriately handling this matter through channels between the two militaries," China's foreign ministry said in a statement.
 [aljazeera.com]
17/12/16
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