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.
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.
The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission
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 live fire drills, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense, which condemned the drills and dispatched military forces to monitor the drills.
Chinese Warships’ Plan for Live Fire Drills Unnerves Australia and New Zealand
The vessels were sailing in the Tasman Sea, and their announced intent to perform exercises prompted a call for commercial flights to divert course.
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.
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 Tasman Sea was armed with "extremely capable."
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.
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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Defence minister urges calm over China warships episode as they travel west
The defence minister has once again stressed that China did not breach international law by conducting live-fire drills off ...
Twist in China warships saga
Richard Marles has downplayed concerns over communication around the Chinese warships lurking off Australia’s coast, while ...
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 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 ...
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.
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 ...
AUDIO: Questions about Defence response to Chinese warships
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US Ally Releases Photos of Chinese Warships Near Coast
It was not clear whether the Chinese naval task group will transit westward to the waters south of mainland Australia.