It seems the US and Chinese accounts actually agree that the US plane was being shadowed closely, and turned into one of the Chinese jets. Third, I note that you don't discuss the subsequent treatment of the airmen, their detention without US consular etc. It seems we had better not go too far in acting as if this principle doesn't apply, even if in fact it doesn't. Fifth, though the citations to international law are interesting, it would be helpful to have some context. Finally, I extend my regrets and condolences to the family of Wang Wei, the Chinese pilot, and a call for more PLUR all around.
Criticisms are welcome.