China today said it will return the underwater captured drone to the United States, called its action as professional and responsible. Beijing had seized the the drone in disputed South China Sea.<br/><br/> The Chinese Defence Ministry said it had taken the drone for verification and accused the US of 'making a fuss' over the incident after US President-elect Donald Trump accused<br/>China of stealing the US Navy research drone.<br/><br/>Defence Ministry spokesperson Yang Yujun in a late night statement China had to examine and verify the device in a bid to avoid any harm it might cause to the safety of navigation and<br/>personnel. Yang said did not specify any time line on returning the device. <br/><br/>He said China was strongly opposed to such reconnaissance activities and it was highly inappropriate for the US to make a fuss over the incident.<br/>
News On AIR | December 18, 2016 2:05 AM
China to return underwater captured drone to US