China denies it didn’t give timely warning of live-fire drills off Australia
3 weeks, 6 days ago

China denies it didn’t give timely warning of live-fire drills off Australia

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Defense Ministry said Sunday that Australia had made “unreasonable accusations” and deliberately hyped the situation after three planes headed to New Zealand changed course in midflight because of live-fire drills by the Chinese navy. But he also said the Australian navy would typically give 12 to 24 hours’ notice of a live-fire exercise to give airlines time to plan around it. “I raised Australia’s expectations around safe and professional military conduct, consular cases, human rights and other issues of concern,” Wong said in a post on the social platform X. “I also sought an explanation for Chinese naval vessels conducting live fire drills without advance notification.” The presence of the three Chinese warships in the region — a frigate, a cruiser and a replenishment vessel — had gotten the attention of the Australian and New Zealand militaries earlier last week.

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Why China’s live-fire drill spooked Australia: Pilots were already in the air when warned, says report
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why China’s live-fire drill spooked Australia: Pilots were already in the air when warned, says report

Firstpost  

Air traffic control started sending hazard alerts to nearby aircraft, including a Singapore Airlines flight from Christchurch to Singapore and an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Melbourne around 11:30 a.m., according to previously unreported text messages This handout photo taken on February 11, 2025, and released by The Australian Defence Force on February 21, shows the People's Liberation …

China's envoy says Beijing 'would not' apologise for military drills off Australia's east
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China's envoy says Beijing 'would not' apologise for military drills off Australia's east

Firstpost  

Both Australia and New Zealand have raised concerns with Beijing on the rare live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea last week, saying they did not receive adequate notice from China’s navy This handout photo taken on February 11, 2025, and released by The Australian Defence Force on February 21, shows the People's Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang sailing at an …

China’s Military Puts Pacific on Notice as U.S. Priorities Shift
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China’s Military Puts Pacific on Notice as U.S. Priorities Shift

New York Times  

China has in recent weeks staged military drills off Australia and Vietnam, sending pointed warnings near and far. Three Chinese naval ships, including a cruiser with 112 missile tubes, showed up in the waters near Australia this month, only announcing plans to fire artillery for practice after the exercise had started. The exercises, while relatively brief, highlight that China’s military …

China unapologetic over live fire mayhem.
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China unapologetic over live fire mayhem.

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: China's ambassador says his country has nothing to apologise for after Chinese Navy warships conducted unannounced live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea last week. In his first interview since the arrival of the Naval Task Group, Ambassador Xiao Qian has signalled Beijing will regularly send more warships to this region. Andrew Greene: In his first interview since last …

Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand

The Independent  

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Intelligence chief says Chinese warship deployment designed to be 'provocative'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Intelligence chief says Chinese warship deployment designed to be 'provocative'

ABC  

One of Australia's most senior intelligence figures says aspects of China's deployment of three warships to the Tasman Sea appear "designed to be provocative", as the naval task group continues to be closely tracked heading back towards Tasmania. He also described its recent live-fire exercises as unprecedented and said they demonstrated "China's growing capability to project military power into our …

Taiwan says China set up ‘live-fire training’ zone off its coast without warning
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan says China set up ‘live-fire training’ zone off its coast without warning

CNN  

Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — China’s military has set up a zone for “live-fire training” about 46 miles off the southwestern coast of Taiwan without advance notice, the island’s defense ministry said on Wednesday. Taiwan’s defense ministry said it detected 32 Chinese military aircraft in the Taiwan Strait starting shortly before 9am on Wednesday. “During this period, blatantly violated international norms …

Defence did not know about China's live-fire exercise for 40 minutes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Defence did not know about China's live-fire exercise for 40 minutes

ABC  

Military officials say China's navy did not give them any advance notice before starting "disruptive" live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea last week, confirming they were only alerted to the drills by a Virgin Australia pilot. The agency alerted Defence about 10 minutes later — at around 10:10am — meaning it was only aware of the exercises 40 minutes after …

Chinese warships force dozens of Australian commercial flights to change course during live-fire drills
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chinese warships force dozens of Australian commercial flights to change course during live-fire drills

Firstpost  

Three Chinese warships conducted a series of naval drills last Friday and Saturday, stationed underneath a busy flight path linking Australia and New Zealand This handout photo taken on February 11, 2025, and released by The Australian Defence Force on February 21, shows the People's Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang sailing at an undisclosed location. AFP Dozens of commercial flights …

Chinese warships re-enter Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone and head closer to Tasmania
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chinese warships re-enter Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone and head closer to Tasmania

ABC  

Three Chinese warships that recently completed live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea have re-entered Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone and are currently being tracked operating east of Hobart. The Defence Department has confirmed it is working with New Zealand's military to jointly track the People's Liberation Army-Navy flotilla "in the vicinity of Australia's maritime approaches" as the task force makes its …

Australia found out about Chinese navy live-fire drills through a commercial pilot, official says
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Australia found out about Chinese navy live-fire drills through a commercial pilot, official says

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — 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. “There is no legal obligation for foreign warships to notify coastal nations over 300 nautical miles away about live firing activities on the high seas.” …

China holds live fire exercises off Australia’s east coast
3 weeks, 4 days ago

China holds live fire exercises off Australia’s east coast

ABC  

RICHARD MCGREGOR, LOWY INSTITUTE: I don’t think man Australians know China has the biggest navy in the world. TOM HARTLEY, REPORTER: The People’s Liberation Army is always on Australia’s radar but this trio of Chinese warships - known as Task Group 107 - is a little too close for comfort. TOM HARTLEY: The drills didn’t breach international law but typically …

Virgin Airlines pilot first alerted authorities to Chinese live fire danger on Friday
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Virgin Airlines pilot first alerted authorities to Chinese live fire danger on Friday

ABC  

Aviation officials have revealed they first learnt of a potential Chinese "live fire" military exercise in the Tasman Sea last week after a Virgin Airlines pilot relayed warnings he had picked up mid-flight via an emergency radio frequency. "It was in fact a Virgin Australia aircraft that advised one of our air traffic controllers that a foreign warship was broadcasting …

Why Australia and New Zealand are worried about Chinese warships operating nearby
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Why Australia and New Zealand are worried about Chinese warships operating nearby

The Independent  

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Here’s why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Here’s why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Leaders in Australia and New Zealand say China should have given them more warning before its navy conducted an unusual series of live fire exercises in the seas between the two countries, forcing flights to divert on short notice. Live fire from the warships hasn’t been confirmed during Friday’s drills, but firing was spotted by a …

New Zealand foreign minister heads to Beijing with China’s live-firing drill in Tasman Sea on mind
3 weeks, 5 days ago

New Zealand foreign minister heads to Beijing with China’s live-firing drill in Tasman Sea on mind

Firstpost  

New Zealand and Australia officials said that China had conducted live-fire exercises in international waters between the two nations, giving little notice and forcing commercial airlines to divert flights New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters. File image/ Reuters New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters will touch down in Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit as relations between the two …

Chinese warship live-fire drills in Tasman Sea rattle New Zealand and Australia
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Chinese warship live-fire drills in Tasman Sea rattle New Zealand and Australia

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — 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. Song Zhongping, a Chinese military affairs expert, told nationalist tabloid the Global Times …

China defends military exercises, accuses Australia of unreasonable accusations
3 weeks, 6 days ago

China defends military exercises, accuses Australia of unreasonable accusations

Firstpost  

Authorities in Australia and close ally New Zealand have been monitoring three Chinese navy vessels spotted in recent days in international waters of the nearby Tasman Sea This handout photo taken on February 11, 2025, and released by The Australian Defence Force on February 21, shows the People's Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang sailing at an undisclosed location. AFP Beijing …

China accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ live-fire drills that led to planes changing course mid-flight
3 weeks, 6 days ago

China accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ live-fire drills that led to planes changing course mid-flight

The Independent  

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New Zealand says Chinese navy held second live-fire drill in international waters
3 weeks, 6 days ago

New Zealand says Chinese navy held second live-fire drill in international waters

ABC  

The New Zealand government says the Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters near the Pacific nation on Saturday, a day after it held a similar drill between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights. "We are aware of reporting from the New Zealand Defence Force that the Chinese naval Task Group has advised of …

New Zealand says China navy held second live-fire drill in international waters
3 weeks, 6 days ago

New Zealand says China navy held second live-fire drill in international waters

The Hindu  

New Zealand said the Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters near the Pacific nation on Saturday, a day after it held a similar drill between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights. "Reporting from the New Zealand Defence Force that the Chinese naval Task Group has advised of a second window for live firing …

New Zealand raises concerns over Chinese navy's live rounds in new offshore drills
1 month ago

New Zealand raises concerns over Chinese navy's live rounds in new offshore drills

Firstpost  

Australia and close ally New Zealand have been monitoring the three Chinese navy vessels – a frigate, a cruiser and a supply tanker – since they were spotted off Australia’s shores last week This handout photo taken on February 11, 2025, and released by The Australian Defence Force on February 21, shows the People's Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang sailing …

Australia accuses China of giving inadequate notice of live-fire exercises
1 month ago

Australia accuses China of giving inadequate notice of live-fire exercises

Firstpost  

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Friday the naval exercises ‘upheld safety standards and professional operations throughout in accordance with relevant international laws and international practices’ Australia accused China on Saturday of failing to give satisfactory reasons for what it called inadequate notice of a live-fire drill in waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to …

China live-fire drill off Australia: 3 flights diverted; ’disconcerting’ warning issued, says minister Richard Marles
1 month ago

China live-fire drill off Australia: 3 flights diverted; ’disconcerting’ warning issued, says minister Richard Marles

Live Mint  

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Friday said planes flying over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand were issued 'disconcerting' warning by the Chinese navy, saying they were flying over a secret live-fire exercise. Marles also said that Australian authorities only learned about China's live-firing plans in international waters midway between Australia and New Zealand from the …

Airlines warned to stay away as Chinese navy holds live-fire drills in Tasman Sea off Australia
1 month ago

Airlines warned to stay away as Chinese navy holds live-fire drills in Tasman Sea off Australia

The Independent  

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Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese navy live-fire exercise in Tasman Sea
1 month ago

Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese navy live-fire exercise in Tasman Sea

The Hindu  

Australia warned international airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships conducting a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday. Mr. Wong confirmed an Australian Broadcasting Corp. report that regulator Airservices Australia had warned commercial pilots of a potential hazard in airspace between the countries as three Chinese warships …

China issued ‘disconcerting’ warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says
1 month ago

China issued ‘disconcerting’ warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — 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. Regulator Airservices Australia warned commercial pilots of a potential hazard in airspace between the countries as three Chinese warships conducted exercises off the Australian …

Tasman Sea: Commercial airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live fire exercise off Australia
1 month ago

Tasman Sea: Commercial airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live fire exercise off Australia

CNN  

Sydney Reuters — Airlines have been contacted by Australia’s air traffic control agency warning them of reports of live fire off the country’s east coast where a Chinese navy task group has been operating, the agency and Australian officials said. A People’s Liberation Army Navy frigate, cruiser and replenishment vessel last week entered Australia’s maritime approaches, and travelled down Australia’s …

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
1 month ago

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Australian and New Zealand militaries were monitoring three Chinese warships moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission, officials said Thursday. Defense Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that the Chinese ships — the naval frigate Hengyang, cruiser Zunyi and replenishment vessel Weishanhu — were “off the east coast of Australia.” Defense officials …

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘unsafe conduct’ over South China Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of ‘unsafe conduct’ over South China Sea

The Independent  

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China defends expulsion of Australian military jet
1 month, 1 week ago

China defends expulsion of Australian military jet

China Daily  

A China's Ministry of National Defense spokesman said on Friday that China's expulsion of an Australian warplane, which intruded into the airspace over the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea, was completely reasonable and lawful, urging the Australian side not to blindly follow others. In a statement, the spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said that on Tuesday, the Australian side deliberately …

Australia accuses China fighter jet of 'unsafe' conduct above South China Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia accuses China fighter jet of 'unsafe' conduct above South China Sea

The Hindu  

Australia said on Thursday that a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, accusing Beijing of "unsafe" military conduct. The Australian plane was flying a "routine" surveillance patrol over the contested waters on February 11 when the Chinese aircraft approached, Canberra's defence department said on Thursday. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo …

Australia accuses Chinese fighter of endangering Australian surveillance plane over South China Sea
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1 month, 1 week ago

Australia accuses Chinese fighter of endangering Australian surveillance plane over South China Sea

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia has protested what it describes as an unsafe and unprofessional interaction over the South China Sea where a Chinese fighter is accused of releasing flares that endangered an Australian military surveillance plane. A Chinese J-16 fighter released flares on Tuesday that passed within 30 meters of a P-8 Poseidon surveillance jet in daylight and in international …

Chinese fighter deployed flares within 30m of RAAF jet in South China Sea
1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese fighter deployed flares within 30m of RAAF jet in South China Sea

ABC  

A Chinese fighter aircraft released flares in front of an Australian military plane during what Defence describes as an "unsafe and unprofessional" interaction in the South China Sea this week. "The Australian government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese government following an unsafe and unprofessional interaction with a People's Liberation Army — Air Force aircraft," Defence said in a …

Australia, China trade barbs over midair encounter above South China Sea
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia, China trade barbs over midair encounter above South China Sea

Al Jazeera  

Canberra says Chinese jet dropped flares nears its air force plane as China accuses Australia of airspace intrusion. Australia has accused China of “unsafe” military manoeuvre after a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea, drawing a quick pushback from Beijing. The Australian Defence Force said on Thursday that its plane …

Chinese military video appears to show 'dangerous' intercept of Australian aircraft over South China Sea
6 months ago

Chinese military video appears to show 'dangerous' intercept of Australian aircraft over South China Sea

ABC  

The People's Liberation Army has released video of a 2022 incident that appears to show a Chinese J-16 fighter intercepting an "enemy" Australian P-8 Poseidon surveillance aircraft while it was conducting a routine patrol in international airspace. According to the PLA propaganda film shown on Chinese state television in recent days, a "flashing infrared bomb" was also fired towards the …

Albanese rejects China’s argument that Australia was at fault in dangerous aircraft encounter
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Albanese rejects China’s argument that Australia was at fault in dangerous aircraft encounter

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday rejected China’s argument that Australia was responsible for a dangerous weekend encounter between their military aircraft in international airspace over the Yellow Sea. He highlighted Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian’s statement that the helicopter “flew within close range of China’s airspace.” “That’s a confirmation that this chopper was in …

Albanese rejects China's argument that Australia was at fault for dangerous aircraft encounter
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Albanese rejects China's argument that Australia was at fault for dangerous aircraft encounter

The Independent  

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‘Unacceptable’: Australian PM criticises China over fighter jet incident
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Unacceptable’: Australian PM criticises China over fighter jet incident

Al Jazeera  

Protests lodged after Chinese aircraft fired flares in path of an Australian navy helicopter above international waters. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Beijing of “unacceptable” conduct after reports a Chinese fighter jet fired flares in the flight path of an Australian navy helicopter over international waters. The MH60R Seahawk helicopter was flying above the Yellow Sea on Saturday …

Australia accuses China of unsafe behavior when fighter jet released flares in a helicopter’s path
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia accuses China of unsafe behavior when fighter jet released flares in a helicopter’s path

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia has protested to Beijing through multiple channels that a Chinese fighter jet endangered an Australian navy helicopter with flares over international waters, the prime minister said Tuesday. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a regular briefing Tuesday that China lodged an official protest with Australia over its military’s “risky moves.” “What truly happened is an …

China warns Australia to act prudently in naval operations in the South China Sea
1 year, 3 months ago

China warns Australia to act prudently in naval operations in the South China Sea

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — A visiting Chinese official on Tuesday warned Australia to act with “great prudence” in deploying warships in the South China Sea after a recent confrontation between the two navies. Bilateral relations had been improving recently, but took a downturn when Australia accused the Chinese destroyer CNS Ningbo of injuring Australian navy divers with sonar pulses in Japanese …

China warns Australia to act prudently in naval operations in the South China Sea
1 year, 3 months ago

China warns Australia to act prudently in naval operations in the South China Sea

The Independent  

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Fears grow of possible miscalculation involving Australian military in contested South China Sea
2 years, 8 months ago

Fears grow of possible miscalculation involving Australian military in contested South China Sea

ABC  

Concerns are growing that a serious incident could soon occur between the Australian Defence Force and the Chinese military as strategic tensions grow in the Indo-Pacific, as Australia's Defence Minister warns the world is witnessing the biggest military build-up since World War II. Key points: An Australian vessel was recently closely tracked and challenged by the Chinese military Experts fear …

China says Australia military planes in S China Sea are a threat
2 years, 9 months ago

China says Australia military planes in S China Sea are a threat

Al Jazeera  

Beijing says Australia military aircraft in the South China Sea region threaten its sovereignty and security. China said that its military has identified Australian military aircraft in the South China Sea and warned them to leave – days after Australia said fighter aircraft had intercepted one of its military surveillance planes in the region. On Sunday, Australia’s defence department said …

China warns Australia to stop 'dangerous' actions over the South China Sea after RAAF interception
2 years, 9 months ago

China warns Australia to stop 'dangerous' actions over the South China Sea after RAAF interception

ABC  

China has warned Australia to stop "provocative" actions in the South China Sea region after a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance plane was dangerously intercepted in an area near the Paracel Islands. Key points: China said its military's interception of the RAAF plane was safe and reasonable It accused Australia of repeatedly spreading false information and advocating confrontation Anthony Albanese …

China warns Australia risks 'serious consequences' after jet interception
2 years, 9 months ago

China warns Australia risks 'serious consequences' after jet interception

The Hindu  

Beijing on Monday warned Australia to "act prudently" or face "serious consequences" after Canberra accused a Chinese fighter jet of dangerously intercepting one of its spy planes over the South China Sea. "China once again urges Australia to earnestly respect China's national security interests and core interests, act and speak prudently to avoid a miscalculation occurring that results in serious …

China rejects charges of risky air manoeuvres, urges Australia 'to be cautious with its words and deeds'
2 years, 9 months ago

China rejects charges of risky air manoeuvres, urges Australia 'to be cautious with its words and deeds'

ABC  

China has defended its military pilots, saying they acted properly and were protecting its sovereignty, following recent complaints by Australia and Canada that Chinese planes engaged in risky manoeuvres with their aircraft over the Pacific. Key points: Australia and Canada accused Chinese military pilots of not following international safety norms China countered that the actions were safe and professional China …

Australia says a Chinese fighter jet intercepted its plane in May
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia says a Chinese fighter jet intercepted its plane in May

Al Jazeera  

Australia’s defence department says the Chinese fighter jet intercepted its military plane over the South China Sea on May 26. Australia’s defence department says a Chinese fighter jet “dangerously” intercepted an Australian military surveillance plane in the South China Sea region in May. In a statement on Sunday, the defence department said the Royal Australian Air Force P-8 maritime surveillance …

Federal government says it will not be deterred by Chinese 'intimidation' tactics in South China Sea
2 years, 9 months ago

Federal government says it will not be deterred by Chinese 'intimidation' tactics in South China Sea

ABC  

The federal government says it will not be intimidated by the dangerous actions of a Chinese aircraft towards an Australian surveillance plane in the South China Sea last month. Key points: An Australian plane was intercepted by a Chinese fighter aircraft above the South China Sea last month The Australian government raised concerns about the incident with the Chinese government …

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