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.
China accuses Australia of ‘hyping up’ live-fire drills in Tasman Sea
The verbal crossfire follows Australia’s complaint that it did not receive sufficient notice of a military drill conducted by Chinese warships on Friday.
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.
Virgin pilot alerted Australia to Chinese navy’s live-fire drill in Tasman Sea
Chinese naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand caused dozens of flight diversions.
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,
Exclusive: Airline pilots surprised by Chinese live-fire warning near Australia, messages show
Pilots first heard about a Chinese live-fire naval exercise near Australia last week when already in the air, receiving ...
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
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last ...
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 ...
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Testing the Limits: China's Military Actions in the Tasman Sea and Strategic Implications
China’s unprecedented naval drills in the Tasman Sea signal a bold shift in its military strategy. Timed with US Indo-Pacific Commander Samuel J. Paparo’s visit to Canberra, this move tests regional ...
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Australia warns airlines to beware of a potential Chinese navy live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea
Australia warned airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships potentially ...
US Coast Guard ship in Tasman Sea did not interact with Chinese navy, commander says
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter crossing the Tasman Sea as part of maritime security cooperation with Australia and New Zealand ...
How Chinese PLA's latest forays off Australia cap years of maritime tensions
China's recent live-fire naval drills in the Tasman Sea off southeastern Australia highlighted continued tensions between the ...