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China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire exercises. So why are Australia and NZ so worried?
Basic 'rules of the sea' need to be established to avoid potential conflict between Australia and China in the Pacific.
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
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".
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.
China Says Australia ‘Deliberately Hyped’ Live-Fire Naval Drills
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China intends to ‘dominate’ region amid concern around live-fire drills
Former Labor senator Stephen Conroy says China intends to try and “dominate” Australia’s region. A recent military drill conducted by the Chinese Navy has raised eyebrows in Australia. Although no international laws were broken,
China accuses Australia of 'hyping' live-fire navy drills
China conducted naval drills between Australia and New Zealand over two days. Beijing said it is "deeply surprised and strongly dissatisfied" with Australia's remarks which it said were "inconsistent with facts.
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 ...
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 ...
New Zealand warns Chinese ships in Tasman Sea armed with 'extremely capable' weaponry
New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins said Monday that a Chinese naval group conducting military exercises in the ...
Chinese warships with ‘extremely capable’ missiles alarm New Zealand and Australia
Chinese warships conducting unusual exercises near Tasmania are armed with “extremely capable” long-range ballistic missiles, ...
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China Wants Other Countries To ‘Adapt’ to Its Military Maneuvers in International Waters
Beijing responds indignantly to the uproar in Australia as well as New Zealand following a week of military exercises staged ...
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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 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, ...
New Zealand says China fired live rounds in new navy drills
New Zealand's navy said it observed a Chinese vessel firing live rounds in international waters. Earlier, on Friday, ...
China Responds to US Ally Over War Game Concerns
The Chinese naval task group, consisting of three vessels, is now operating east of the Australian island of Tasmania.
New Zealand foreign minister heads to Beijing with China’s live-firing drill in Tasman Sea on mind
New Zealand and Australia officials said that China had conducted live-fire exercises in international waters between the two ...
Defence Minister Judith Collins reveals new location of Chinese warships as they move south
Defence Minister Judith Collins has revealed the new location of the Chinese warships off the Australian coast and says the ...