China, Tasman Sea and naval drills

New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills on Beijing visit
New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on Wednesday. The issue was a lack of notice given to New Zealand over the military exercises off its coast,
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over China's Tasman Sea Drills
New Zealand's foreign minister raised concerns with China over recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea, citing lack of notice to New Zealand. The military exercises strained relations between the countries,
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 warns airlines to beware of a potential Chinese navy live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea
Australia warned airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships potentially conducting a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea
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."
Were China’s ‘unprecedented’ naval drills in Tasman Sea ‘signal’ to Australia, New Zealand?
The drills, conducted near a busy air corridor, have prompted both countries to enhance surveillance and collaborate with allies.
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.
Chinese navy drill in Tasman Sea forced 49 flights to change paths, Australian official says
A Virgin Australia pilot alerted Australian authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the ...
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China’s military posturing in the Tasman Sea: A test for Australia’s strategic resolve
Australia may have to reconsider its strategy. The Chinese military’s growing assertiveness in the South Pacific and Tasman Sea presents a direct challenge to the region’s security framework.
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Commercial airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live fire exercise off Australia
Qantas and its low-cost arm Jetstar are monitoring the airspace and have temporarily adjusted some flights across the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. Foreign Minister Penny Wong ...
US Coast Guard ship in Tasman Sea did not interact with Chinese navy, commander says
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter crossing the Tasman Sea as part of maritime security cooperation with Australia and New Zealand ...
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Flights diverted off Australia as Chinese navy conducts ‘show of force’
off the coast of Sydney in the Tasman Sea, she said. The Chinese exercises also are occurring during a visit to Australia by the top U.S. commander in the region, who recently criticized China ...
The New York Times5d
Chinese Warships’ Plan for Live Fire Drills Unnerves Australia and New Zealand
Airservices Australia, which manages air traffic in the region, said in a statement that it had advised airlines and radioed pilots with planned flights to avoid parts of the Tasman Sea “as a ...
Chinese warships re-enter Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone and head closer to Tasmania
Three Chinese warships that recently completed live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea have re-entered Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone and are currently being tracked operating east of Hobart.