Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia
By Kirsty Needham, Lucy Craymer and Lisa Barrington SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong raised concerns with her Chinese counterpart on Friday over inadequate notice given by the Chinese navy of a rare live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights.
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.
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 international airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships conducting a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea.
Divert course: Wong warns commercial pilots of Chinese military's 'live fire exercises'
Penny Wong confirmed Chinese warships were conducting exercises in international waters, and said it is believed live fire exercises had been conducted.
Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese naval exercises in the Tasman Sea
China had given notice that its warships could potentially fire live weapons during an exercise in the Tasman Sea, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Flights diverted as China launch potential live-fire exercises near US ally
Chinese warships carried out military exercises between Australia and New Zealand, prompting a flurry of cautionary measures.
Chinese Warships Holds Live-Fire Military Exercises Off Australia Coast
Chinese military vessels have held live-fire exercises off the coast of Australia in an escalation of tensions between the two countries, with commercial airlines warned by aviation authorities to avoid the area.
Wong backs warning to pilots over China naval exercise
Australia's foreign minister says it is "normal practice" to warn pilots about hazards from military exercises, as China conducts war games off the east coast.
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.
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