New Zealand says Chinese naval vessel fires live rounds in new drill
A Chinese naval cruiser fired live rounds Saturday during a task force drill in the sea between Australia and New Zealand, government officials said, prompting an alert to commercial air traffic. Australia said Saturday it had not yet received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing for Friday's drill,
China’s naval drill draws cautious response from Australia, New Zealand
China conducted unannounced live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea on Feb 21. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chinese Warning of Live-Fire Drills Leads to Flight Diversions Off Australia
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.
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 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 fligh
Chinese warships conduct second live fire drill in Tasman Sea
The drama involving Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea has escalated with a second live firing drill. Rare Titanoboa Sightings Caught On Camera In 2024 What RBA's interest rate cut means for the prope
Australia says no live firing seen or heard from Chinese ships
Australia says it detected no live firing from Chinese naval ships off its east coast, despite the vessels broadcasting a warning that forced commercial flights to detour. The Chinese ships broadcast a verbal live fire warning Friday that was picked up by commercial planes over the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand,
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New Zealand Calls for 'Reset' in Relations with Cook Islands Over China Deal
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called for a reset in government-to-government relations with the Cook ...
China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal
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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, ...