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-fire drills by the Chinese navy.
China defends its live-fire drills between Australia and New Zealand, claims safety notices were provided in advance
China has hit back at accusations the live-fire drills it conducted between Australia and New Zealand were done without any transparency, defending its actions as being in line with international law.
China accuses Australia of ‘hyping up’ live-fire drills in Tasman Sea
The verbal crossfire follows Australia’s complaint that it did not receive sufficient notice of a military drill conducted by Chinese warships on Friday.
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 week.
China slams Australia for “hyping up” live-fire drills in Tasman Sea
Defence ministry spokesperson Wu Qian on Sunday rejected Australia’s version of events surrounding the live-fire drills, which forced commercial flights to divert from trans-Tasman routes on Friday.
China’s Naval Drill Draws Cautious Response From Australia, NZ
China’s live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea triggered heightened concern but relatively muted criticism from the leaders of Australia and New Zealand on Saturday.
Chinese Navy Drills Near Australia Draw Complaints, Cause Flight Diversions
China’s military is gaining in size and strength, and seeking to increase its ability to project power far from home.
Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia
By Kirsty Needham, Lucy Craymer and Lisa Barrington SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong raised concerns with her Chinese counterpart on Friday over inadequate notice given by the Chinese navy of a rare live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights.
Chinese Warning of Live-Fire Drills Leads to Flight Diversions Off Australia
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".
3 Chinese warships conduct military drills off Australia, forcing flight diversions
China conducts live-fire exercises in Tasman Sea, prompting flight diversions and concerns in Australia and New Zealand over short notice.
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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 ...
New Zealand says Chinese navy held second live-fire drill in international waters
Sailors on the New Zealand Navy frigate Te Kaha observe live rounds being fired from a Chinese vessel's main gun, a day after ...