Opinion
Commentary: Why are Australia and New Zealand so worried about China's live-fire naval exercises?
China defends naval drills in Tasman Sea, accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ military exercises
Australia says China warned of "live fire" drills in Tasman Sea with little notice, diverting flights midair
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Beijing rejects Canberra's accusations of live-fire drills off the Australian Coast
China's Defense Ministry on Sunday rejected Australia's accusations regarding the recent activities and drills of three Chinese warships, Global Times reported.The ministry stated that Australia's remarks are "completely inconsistent with the facts" and emphasized that China's actions comply with international law and practices,
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China provocatively penetrates the South-Pacific
Alarm rippled through Australian and New Zealand corridors of power as a Chinese naval task group sailed through waters separating the antipodean nations, firing live rounds and causing commercial jetliners to divert.
China’s military posturing in the Tasman Sea: A test for Australia’s strategic resolve
China’s naval presence and military exercises in the Tasman Sea—coming dangerously close to Australian and New Zealand air and sea routes—are more than just routine drills. This episode, where Chinese vessels reportedly conducted live-fire
ASIO chief made secret China trip to meet Xi’s top spy
The revelation of Mike Burgess’ clandestine mid-2023 trip to Beijing casts rare light on the delicate and complex relationship between the two nations’ spy agencies.
China tests Australia’s, Trump’s resolve on Taiwan
The shifting geopolitical landscape has opened new opportunities for Xi Jinping in his plans to wrest back control of Taiwan. Australia is increasingly exposed.
Excessive reactions to China’s normal far-sea drills expose double standards
Recently, a Chinese Navy fleet conducted live-fire drills in waters near Australia. These routine far-sea military exercises sparked excessive reactions from certain countries. According to reports, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Saturday that Beijing had failed to give satisfactory reasons for what he called inadequate notice of Friday's live-fire drills.