Australia, China and navy drills

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
China accuses Australia of 'hyping' live-fire navy drills
China conducted naval drills between Australia and New Zealand over two days. China on Sunday dismissed Australia's allegations that it did not give adequate notice before conducting naval drills in international waters.
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,
China slams Australia for ‘hyping up’ PLA live-fire drills off its coast
Canberra’s claim that Beijing failed to give enough notice is ‘completely inconsistent with the facts’, Chinese defence ministry says.
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.
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.
Virgin pilot alerted officials of China’s flotilla, 49 flights diverted
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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 ...
ASIO chief made secret China trip to meet Xi’s top spy
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China tests Australia’s, Trump’s resolve on Taiwan
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China War Games Nudge New Zealand Closer To AUKUS
The appearance of three Chinese naval vessels firing live rounds in the Tasman Sea has caused understandable alarm in New ...
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".
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China’s Live-Fire Exercises Between Australia and New Zealand Spark Soul-Searching
China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire naval exercises. So, why are Australia and New Zealand so worried?