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.
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 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.
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 Accuses Australia of 'Hyping' Chinese Naval Drills
China defence ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Sunday that Australian complaints over recent Chinese live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand were "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts".
Australia says China failed to explain inadequate navy live-fire notice
Australia accused China on Saturday of failing to give satisfactory reasons for what it called inadequate notice of a live-fire drill in waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights.
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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 ...