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A Canadian CP-140 Aurora aircraft, on a UN sanctions enforcement mission in the East China Sea, has faced multiple close intercepts by Chinese fighter jets. Operating under Operation NEON, the RCAF plane tracks North Korean vessels involved in illicit trade, sharing intelligence with the UN. Despite the risky encounters, including a jet flying just 200 feet away, the Canadian mission continues, aiming to pressure Pyongyang over its weapons programs. China's support has been a key factor in North Korea's economic survival and ongoing nuclear development.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.