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 week.
Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning
Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast broadcast a "disconcerting" live-fire warning that forced commercial flights to change course.
China launches surprise ‘live fire’ war drills near Australia & NZ forcing flights to be DIVERTED in shock show of force
CHINA has launched shock war drills near Australia and New Zealand forcing flights to divert dramatically. The unusual appearance of Chinese naval ships in the Tasman Sea sparked fears that
Beijing warned of ‘live fire’ naval drill: Australian PM
Beijing yesterday warned Canberra of potential “live fire” naval drills in international waters off Australia’s eastern coast, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, as commercial flights were told to steer clear of the area.
Chinese warships’ live fire warning forces planes to divert between Australia, NZ
The Australian government is demanding answers from Beijing after commercial flights had to divert over the Tasman Sea after they received last-minute alert of Chinese warship exercises.
Airlines warned to stay away as Chinese navy holds live-fire drills in Tasman Sea off Australia
A commercial flight from Sydney to Christchurch was directly warned by the Chinese military to avoid a section of airspace on Tuesday morning as its warships reportedly conducted live-fire drills in the area.
Wong raps China over live-fire drills off Australia
Penny Wong has met her Chinese counterpart on the G20 sidelines and said they would discuss "safe and professional military conduct".
Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.
Flights diverted off Australia as Chinese navy conducts ‘show of force’
The Chinese naval exercises, in international waters off Australia’s eastern coast, while legal, have nonetheless sparked alarm in Australia and New Zealand.
Commercial Airlines Warned as Chinese Navy Holds Live Fire Exercise off Australia
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.
New Zealand says China navy held 2nd live-fire drill in international waters
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.
Prime minister fires back after Opposition attacks his stance on Chinese 'gunboat diplomacy'
Anthony Albanese was asked on Saturday if he would call President Xi Jinping after China's military carried out a live-fire ...
Why China’s live-fire drills are legal, but not right
When Qantas pilots have to start worrying about the threat of potshots from Chinese warships, the stabilisation in ties has ...
China’s naval drill draws cautious response from Australia, New Zealand
China conducted unannounced live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea on Feb 21. Read more at straitstimes.com.