Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand - Beijing’s unexpected exercises ...

Shoebridge said China's annoyance about Australia's growing military ties in Asia might be one reason for the maneuvers.

Australia and New Zealand have expressed concerns over China's naval exercises in the Tasman Sea, citing a lack of prior ...

had to admit the ships were well outside Australian territorial waters. But why were the Chinese so far from the usual trouble spots in the South China Sea, where they’re constantly bullying ...

“We have not been informed by the Chinese government why ... said. China’s People’s Liberation Army-Navy’s Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang travels in the Torres Strait off Australia ...

SHENZHEN, China, Feb 23 (Reuters) - China defence ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Sunday that Australian complaints over recent Chinese live-fire naval drills in international waters between ...

SYDNEY: China warned Australia on Friday ... "There has been no imminent risk of danger to any Australian assets or New Zealand assets, and that's why this notification occurs." ...

China's Hengyang frigate was photographed by the Australian military earlier this week, as it sailed through the Tasman Sea Planes flying between Australia and New Zealand have been diverted as ...

China’s defence ministry hit back on Sunday, saying the “relevant remarks of the Australian side are completely inconsistent with facts”, while also confirming the use of live ammunition.

Australia had made representations to China both in Canberra and in Beijing asking why the purported live fire drills were held there and why more notice was not given to avoid disruption ...