Australia says China failed to explain inadequate navy live-fire notice
Australia accused China on Saturday of failing to give satisfactory reasons for what it called inadequate notice of a live-fire drill in waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights.
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.
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.
Chinese Warning of Live-Fire Drills Leads to Flight Diversions Off Australia
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.
Commercial flights diverted as China carries out naval exercises near Australia
Military exercises by the Chinese navy in international waters southeast of Australia on Friday forced commercial flights transiting the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand to divert.
Chinese Navy Drills Near Australia Draw Complaints, Cause Flight Diversions
China’s military is gaining in size and strength, and seeking to increase its ability to project power far from home.
Australia warns airlines to beware of a Chinese navy live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her government has warned airlines flying between Australian airports and New ...
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