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Australia, New Zealand and Chinese

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

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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.

The New York Times · 6d

Chinese Warships Near Sydney Raise Alarm in Australia and New Zealand

Sailing in Australia’s exclusive economic zone, the three vessels were not breaking international law, but they were unusually far south on an undeclared mission.

New Zealand's foreign minister holds talks in China

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New Zealand's foreign minister holds talks in China as concern grows over military drills

New Zealand’s foreign minister is meeting senior officials in China just days after New Zealand and Australia said that Chinese warships should have given more warning before live-fire exercises in wa

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New Zealand says China has agreed to consider concerns about its recent military drills

New Zealand’s foreign minister says China has agreed to consider concerns that its military did not give enough notice before staging live-fire exercises in the waters between New Zealand and Australi

AOL · 16h

Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand

A series of unexpected live-fire drills by Chinese naval vessels in the Tasman Sea has sparked criticism from Australia and New Zealand and raised questions over regional security. The exercises were conducted by a trio of warships in the international waters beneath a busy commercial flight path,

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Twist in China warships saga

Richard Marles has downplayed concerns over communication around the Chinese warships lurking off Australia’s coast, while ...

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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 ...

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Chinese warships re-enter Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone and head closer to Tasmania

Three Chinese warships that recently completed live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea have re-entered Australia's Exclusive ...

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Chinese warships enter Australia’s economic zone, officials assume taskforce backed by nuclear submarine

The three Chinese Navy ships in the Tasman Sea have moved into Australia’s economic zone, with defence officials assuming the ...

Chinese warships re-enter Australia's exclusive maritime zone, operating east of Tasmania

The Defence Department is working with New Zealand's military to track the warships as they move closer to Hobart.

AUDIO: Questions about Defence response to Chinese warships

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Chinese Warships, Fighters Hold Snap Live Fire Drills 40 Miles Off Taiwan, Say Officials

China carried out a “joint combat readiness patrol” drill on Wednesday in an area 40 nautical miles off Taiwan that included ...

Anthony Albanese accused of being ‘out of his depth’ on Chinese warships

Peter Dutton has warned Anthony Albanese is confused and “out of his depth” on national security, after defence chiefs contradicted the Prime Minister’s account over being notified three Chinese ...

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