China accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ live-fire drills that led to planes changing course mid-flight - China says ...

In yet another provocative act, China conducted a second live firing exercise on Saturday in the Tasman Sea situated between ...

Beijing on Sunday said Canberra had “deliberately hyped” recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast and ...

China’s Defense Ministry says that Australia made “unreasonable accusations” and deliberately hyped the situation after three ...

China defence ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Sunday that Australian complaints over recent Chinese live-fire naval ...

New Zealand confirmed a Chinese navy live-fire exercise near its waters, shortly after a similar drill between Australia and New Zealand altered flight routes. Despite following international law, ...

New Zealand said the Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters near the Pacific nation on Saturday, ...

Australia accused China of inadequate notice for live-fire drills affecting flights between Australia and New Zealand.

China’s military is gaining in size and strength, and seeking to increase its ability to project power far from home.

The vessels were sailing in the Tasman Sea, and their announced intent to perform exercises prompted a call for commercial ...