China says it used electronic interference to drive off Dutch ship

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China’s PLA said it used measures including electronic interference to drive away a Dutch warship near the Paracel Islands.

WHO: China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theatre Command

WHAT: Said it used measures including electronic interference to drive away the Dutch frigate De Ruyter near the Paracel Islands and accused the Dutch navy of triggering “miscalculation.”

WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET

WHERE: Paracel Islands (Xisha Islands)

WHY: It was reacting to the Dutch frigate’s alleged illegal intrusion into China’s Xisha Islands.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

China says it used electronic attacks to drive off Dutch frigate · May 28, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
China says it drove away Dutch frigate in Paracels · May 27, 2026 at 12:19 PM ET

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