New Zealand, Australia and Chinese warships

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
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.
Why Australia and New Zealand are worried about Chinese warships operating nearby
Australia and New Zealand have expressed concerns over China's naval exercises in the Tasman Sea, citing a lack of prior notification. The drills, involving live fire, took place in international waters along a busy commercial flight path,
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
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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, New Zealand’s defence minister warned...
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.
Defence force not told of Chinese navy live fire drills
China's military failed to inform the Australian Defence Force it would be conducting "irresponsible" live-fire drills, which posed a risk to civilian aircraft.
Chinese navy drill forced 49 Australian flights to divert
Dozens of commercial flights had to change course last week when they were surprised by Chinese naval drills off the coast of Australia. But China said its navy repeatedly issued notices.Some 49 commercial flights were forced to change course last Friday when Chinese warships unexpectedly announced naval drills off the eastern coast of Australia,
New Zealand Defence Force under scrutiny for alleged delay alerting Australia to China drill
The New Zealand Defence Force is under scrutiny after allegations it took almost an hour to notify the Australian Defence ...
Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand
Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand - Beijing’s unexpected exercises ...
New Zealand says China navy held 2nd live-fire drill in international waters
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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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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?
China issued ‘disconcerting’ warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says airliners were over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand ...
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China flexes Naval muscle near Australia and NZ, secures strategic deal in South Pacific
Alarm rippled through Australian and New Zealand corridors of power as a Chinese naval task group sailed through the waters ...