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 week.
China issued 'disconcerting' warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says
Airliners were over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand when the Chinese navy warned they were flying over a secret live-fire exercise, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Friday.
Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia
By Kirsty Needham, Lucy Craymer and Lisa Barrington SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Australia expressed concern to China on Friday over the short notice given by the Chinese navy that it would hold a live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand,
China live-fire drill off Australia: 3 flights diverted; 'disconcerting' warning issued, says minister Richard Marles
On Friday morning, three planes from Sydney bound for the New Zealand cities of Christchurch and Queenstown were in the air when they were warned by a Chinese warship of a live-fire exercise.
Flights diverted off Australia as Chinese navy conducts ‘show of force’
The Chinese naval exercises, in international waters off Australia’s eastern coast, while legal, have nonetheless sparked alarm in Australia and New Zealand.
Australia Warns Airlines to Beware of a Chinese Navy Live-Fire Exercise in the Tasman Sea
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her government has warned international airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships conducting a live-fire ex
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.
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
China showing it can ‘project force’ against Australia and New Zealand
An unprecedented number of military assets have been deployed to monitor Chinese ships operating off the Australian coastline.
China gives "unsatisfactory" answer for firing notification from warships, Minister says
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Deputy PM Richard Marles on ‘disconcerting circumstances’ of Chinese warships undertaking live fire testing
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New Zealand says China fired live rounds in new navy drills
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Richard Marles should be more ‘concerned’ about Chinese warships near Australia
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Richard Marles urges vigilance after spy boss warns of ‘degraded’ security environment
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China failed to answer for warships’ live fire event in Tasman Sea: Marles
Defence Minister Richard Marles said China must explain its failure to provide sufficient notice for the live-fire training ...
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Australia Challenges China's Surprise Military Drills: Aviation Chaos Ensues
Australia accused China of inadequate notice for live-fire drills affecting flights between Australia and New Zealand.
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 ...
Labor stands firm on China's compliance with international law despite rising concerns over live-fire drills near Australia
Defence Minister Richard Marles has reiterated that China did not breach international law, despite growing concerns over ...