China had protested what it called "close-in reconnaissance" of Chinese territory by the U.S. military in the past.

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The RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft supports theater and national level consumers with near real time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities.

The RC-135W Rivet Joint, a dedicated electronic surveillance aircraft, is equipped to gather electronic emissions from communications, radar, and other systems.