Australia, China and naval drills

Australia found out about Chinese navy live-fire drills through a commercial pilot, official says
Australia learned about Chinese live-fire naval drills off the country’s coast that forced dozens of flights to be diverted via an alert from a commercial pilot, authorities said on Monday.
Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand
A series of unexpected live-fire drills by Chinese naval vessels in the Tasman Sea has sparked criticism from Australia and New Zealand and raised questions over regional security. The exercises were conducted by a trio of warships in the international waters beneath a busy commercial flight path,
China accuses Australia of 'hyping' Chinese naval drills
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China denies it didn't give timely warning of live-fire drills off Australia
China’s Defense Ministry says that Australia made “unreasonable accusations” and deliberately hyped the situation after three planes headed to New Zealand changed course in midflight because of live-f
Live-fire drills by ‘extremely capable’ Chinese warships rattle New Zealand and Australia
New Zealand raised fresh concerns Monday over nearby live-fire drills conducted by Chinese warships armed with “extremely capable” weapons, an unprecedented show of firepower last week that analysts say are part of Beijing’s ongoing plan to build a blue-water navy with global reach.
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 reproval from leaders in both countries about the amount of warning given
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China dismisses Australia's complaints about Beijing's naval exercises
The People's Republic of China has conducted naval exercises with live firing. Australia complained that this forced airlines ...
Trump’s tempest and China’s live-fire means Australia must do more on defence
Trump’s capricious foreign policy and ambiguous commitment to alliances mean we need to become more self-sufficient in how we ...
Chinese warships re-enter Australia's exclusive maritime zone, operating east of Tasmania
The Defence Department is working with New Zealand's military to track the warships as they move closer to Hobart.
China slams Australia for 'hyping up' PLA live-fire drills off its coast
Beijing's defence ministry on Sunday accused Canberra of "deliberately hyping up" a Chinese live-fire drill off the ...
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 ...
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Beijing hits back at Australia for 'hyping' drills
Beijing has responded to accusations made by Australian authorities, saying it had "deliberately hyped" recent Chinese naval ...
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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?
New Zealand foreign minister to question Chinese naval activity in Beijing visit
New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters will touch down in Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit as relations ...