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 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.
China issued 'disconcerting' warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says
Airliners were over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand when the Chinese navy warned they were flying over a secret live-fire exercise, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Friday.
China accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ live-fire drills that led to planes changing course mid-flight
China accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ live-fire drills that led to planes changing course mid-flight - China says Australia made ‘unreasonable accusations’ and deliberately hyped the situat
Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia
By Kirsty Needham, Lucy Craymer and Lisa Barrington SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Australia expressed concern to China on Friday over the short notice given by the Chinese navy that it would hold a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand,
Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning
Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course.
China denies it didn't give timely warning of live-fire drills off Australia
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 t
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".
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.
Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.
Deputy PM Richard Marles on ‘disconcerting circumstances’ of Chinese warships undertaking live fire testing
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Chinese warships make 'unusual' voyage near US ally Australia
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Richard Marles should be more ‘concerned’ about Chinese warships near Australia
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Richard Marles urges vigilance after spy boss warns of ‘degraded’ security environment
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Australia, New Zealand monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
Australian officials said the ships were "off the east coast of Australia" and their presence there was unusual.
VIDEO: 'Disconcerting': Richard Marles addresses China conducting live fire drills off NSW coast
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China gives "unsatisfactory" answer for firing notification from warships, Minister says
Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has said that China did not give a "satisfactory" answer for its ...
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Australia Challenges China's Surprise Military Drills: Aviation Chaos Ensues
Australia accused China of inadequate notice for live-fire drills affecting flights between Australia and New Zealand.