China, Tasman Sea and the drills

China says Tasman Sea navy firing drills 'in line' with international law
By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) -Recent unprecedented live-fire drills by China's navy in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were "totally in line with international law", a spokesperson for its defence ministry said on Thursday.
China ambassador Xiao Qian says Beijing didn’t break international law over live fire drills in the Tasman Sea
China’s ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian has asserted Beijing has done nothing wrong over its live fire drills in the Tasman Sea, urging “there should be no over-reading into this”, and delcaring China had nothing to apologise for.
Were China’s ‘unprecedented’ naval drills in Tasman Sea ‘signal’ to Australia, New Zealand?
The drills, conducted near a busy air corridor, have prompted both countries to enhance surveillance and collaborate with allies.
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over China's Tasman Sea Drills
New Zealand's foreign minister raised concerns with China over recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea, citing lack of notice to New Zealand. The military exercises strained relations between the countries,
Taiwan reaches out as China shrugs at Tasman navy drill
China employs grey-zone tactics to push the boundaries and create a new normal, says a Taiwanese envoy as the major power downplays its naval presence.
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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Testing the Limits: China's Military Actions in the Tasman Sea and Strategic Implications
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New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills on Beijing visit
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China defends naval drills in Tasman Sea, accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ military exercises
Beijing on Sunday said Canberra had “deliberately hyped” recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast and ...
Australia says China warned of "live fire" drills in Tasman Sea with little notice, diverting flights midair
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A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to AUKUS
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Chinese naval flotilla enters Great Australian Bight after live-firing exercises in Tasman Sea
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said the Chinese naval taskforce was today located west of Tasmania and moving west in the large open bay. NZDF said it had continued to monitor the flotilla in ...
Chinese navy drill in Tasman Sea forced 49 flights to change paths, Australian official says
A Virgin Australia pilot alerted Australian authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the ...
AUDIO: NZ's warnings about Chinese warships in Tasman Sea
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Albanese all at sea when it comes to fine details
The controversy over the Chinese live-firing drills in the Tasman Sea has come at an uncomfortable time for Anthony Albanese.