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.
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.
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 force dozens of Australian commercial flights to change course during live-fire drills
Three Chinese warships conducted a series of naval drills last Friday and Saturday, stationed underneath a busy flight path linking Australia and New Zealand
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, causing flights between the two countries to be diverted.
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.
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."
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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China Wants Other Countries To ‘Adapt’ to Its Military Maneuvers in International Waters
Beijing responds indignantly to the uproar in Australia as well as New Zealand following a week of military exercises staged ...
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China rejects Australia's complaint over live-fire naval drills in international waters
China on Sunday rejected Australia's complaints as "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts" over its recent live-fire ...
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Coalition accused of ‘juvenile’ response to Chinese warship sailing near Australia
Health Minister Mark Butler has accused the Coalition of having a “juvenile” response after a group of Chinese warships conducted its second live-fire drill in the Tasman Sea.