New Zealand, Chinese warships and Australia

Here's why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm
An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted reproval from leaders in both countries about the amount of warning given
Live-fire drills by ‘extremely capable’ Chinese warships rattle New Zealand and Australia
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.
Chinese Warships, Fighters Hold Snap Live Fire Drills 40 Miles Off Taiwan, Say Officials
China carried out a “joint combat readiness patrol” drill on Wednesday in an area 40 nautical miles off Taiwan that included live fire drills, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense, which condemned the drills and dispatched military forces to monitor the drills.
Chinese Warships Near Sydney Raise Alarm in Australia and New Zealand
Sailing in Australia’s exclusive economic zone, the three vessels were not breaking international law, but they were unusually far south on an undeclared mission.
Australia found out about Chinese navy live-fire drills through a commercial pilot, official says
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.
New Zealand warns Chinese ships in Tasman Sea armed with 'extremely capable' weaponry
New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins said Monday that a Chinese naval group conducting military exercises in the Tasman Sea was armed with "extremely capable."
Chinese warships with ‘extremely capable’ missiles alarm New Zealand and Australia
Chinese warships conducting unusual exercises near Tasmania are armed with “extremely capable” long-range ballistic missiles, New Zealand’s defence minister warned.
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,
US Ally Releases Photos of Chinese Warships Near Coast
It was not clear whether the Chinese naval task group will transit westward to the waters south of mainland Australia.
Twist in China warships saga
Richard Marles has downplayed concerns over communication around the Chinese warships lurking off Australia’s coast, while ...
China Is On the Cusp of Building a Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier—And Taking Control of the Pacific
One of the last technical advantages U.S. aircraft carriers have over their Chinese counterparts is close to dissolving. Deep ...
Intelligence chief says Chinese warship deployment designed to be 'provocative'
Defence officials believe a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine accompanied the flotilla during its deployment off Australia's ...
Fabricated image spurs false claims of China, Canada warships 'close encounter'
After reports emerged in January that Chinese warships tracked a Canadian navy vessel passing through the disputed South ...
New Zealand's foreign minister holds talks in China as concern grows over military drills
New Zealand’s foreign minister is meeting senior officials in China just days after New Zealand and Australia said that ...
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Chinese warships enter Australia’s economic zone, officials assume taskforce backed by nuclear submarine
The three Chinese Navy ships in the Tasman Sea have moved into Australia’s economic zone, with defence officials assuming the ...
Marles concedes China warships notification ‘in accordance with international law’
Richard Marles has brushed off revelations that had a commercial airline pilot not relayed a warning to air traffic controllers, the Australian Defence Force would not have learnt of Chinese warship ...