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China defends naval drills in Tasman Sea, accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ military exercises
Beijing on Sunday said Canberra had “deliberately hyped” recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast and confirmed its forces had used live fire in an incident th
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Commentary: Why are Australia and New Zealand so worried about China's live-fire naval exercises?
China didn’t violate any rules with live-fire military exercises in the high seas. But the South Pacific will increasingly be a strategically contested maritime space, says international law expert Donald R Rothwell.
Beijing: Australia hyped China's naval drills
China on Sunday said Canberra had "deliberately hyped" recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast and confirmed its forces had used live fire in an incident that rattled Australian policymakers.
China accuses Australia of ‘hyping’ Chinese naval live fire drills
China said its actions complied with international law and did not affect aviation flight safety. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Australia accuses China of 'unsafe' fighter jet move
While it has no claims to the South China Sea, Australia has aligned itself close to the US and its allies in saying that China's assertions have no legal basis. "Australia expects all countries, including China, to operate their militaries in a safe and professional manner," the department said in a statement on Thursday.
Why China’s live-fire drills are legal, but not right
When Qantas pilots have to start worrying about the threat of potshots from Chinese warships, the stabilisation in ties has reached its limits.
New Zealand says China navy held 2nd live-fire drill in international waters
New Zealand said the Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters near the Pacific nation on Saturday, a day after it held a similar drill between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights.
Twist in China warships saga
Richard Marles has downplayed concerns over communication around the Chinese warships lurking off Australia’s coast, while ...
Australia says China warned of "live fire" drills in Tasman Sea with little notice, diverting flights midair
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last ...
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 ...
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 says Chinese fighter jet released flares that almost hit spy plane over South China Sea
China in turn accused the Australian plane of "deliberately" intruding into airspace over the disputed Paracel Islands, ...
Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".
US Ally Releases Photos of Chinese Warships Near Coast
It was not clear whether the Chinese naval task group will transit westward to the waters south of mainland Australia.
Here's why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm
An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted ...