China's Defense Ministry on Sunday rejected Australia's accusations regarding the recent activities and drills of three Chinese warships, Global Times reported.The ministry stated that Australia's remarks are "completely inconsistent with the facts" and emphasized that China's actions comply with international law and practices,
Just days after a Chinese naval helicopter nearly collided with a Philippine patrol plane over a contested reef, China’s military started live-fire drills in waterways near Vietnam on Monday and between Australia and New Zealand over the weekend in an “unprecedented” display of firepower.
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.
China in turn accused the Australian plane of "deliberately" intruding into airspace over the disputed Paracel Islands,
China’s naval presence and military exercises in the Tasman Sea—coming dangerously close to Australian and New Zealand air and sea routes—are more than just routine drills. This episode, where Chinese vessels reportedly conducted live-fire
SYDNEY, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Australia has raised concerns with China over what it said on Thursday were "unsafe ... concerns to the Chinese government both yesterday and today here in Canberra, but also in Beijing," Marles said in a television interview ...
Recently, a Chinese Navy fleet conducted live-fire drills in waters near Australia. These routine far-sea military exercises sparked excessive reactions from certain countries. According to reports, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Saturday that Beijing had failed to give satisfactory reasons for what he called inadequate notice of Friday's live-fire drills.