China values its ties with the United States. The Americans start from the law to discuss problems. But the Chinese are not so legalistic. Unless America soon apologizes, this incident will hurt the national dignity of the Chinese army, government and people, and relations will worsen. We have all the facts to show the American airplane made an abrupt turn.
China is the injured party.
First of all, the responsibility issue must be clearly defined. Our side has said it very clearly that the U.S. side should share all the responsibility and apologize to the Chinese side. Of course, that is very, very important. There has been much confusion over what exactly China wants in terms of an apology. I think maybe you should ask some of your countrymen. . . .