Tasman Sea, Chinese

A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to AUKUS
When geopolitical tension mounts, New Zealand tends to lean closer to traditional allies. Chinese warships in the Tasman make that even likelier now.
NZ defence minister warns of 'extremely capable' Chinese warships in Tasman Sea
The Chinese warships off Australia's coast are carrying missiles with a range of about 1,000 kilometres, New Zealand's defence minister says, warning of an urgent need for her government to bolster defence spending.
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
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.
Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
China's Hengyang frigate was photographed by the Australian military earlier this week, as it sailed through the Tasman Sea Planes flying between Australia and New Zealand have been diverted as ...
Australia warns airlines to beware of a Chinese navy live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia warned international airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships conducting a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Friday.
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 ...
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China's Naval Drills Ignite Tensions in Tasman Sea
China's live fire naval exercises between Australia and New Zealand heightened regional tensions. The drills were unexpected and forced flight diversions. Despite no breach of law, the exercises ...
Defence Minister Judith Collins says Chinese warships in Tasman Sea nothing to worry about
The defence minister says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", ...
China’s military posturing in the Tasman Sea: A test for Australia’s strategic resolve
China’s naval presence and military exercises in the Tasman Sea—coming dangerously close to Australian and New Zealand air and sea routes—are more than just routine drills. This episode, where Chinese ...
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Chinese Warships Near Sydney Raise Alarm in Australia and New Zealand
By Victoria Kim Reporting from Sydney A group of Chinese navy vessels, including a formidable warship, sailing legally in the Tasman Sea have raised alarm in Australia and New Zealand because they ...
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Flights diverted off Australia as Chinese navy conducts ‘show of force’
Chinese warships were approximately 130 to 150 kilometers (81 to 93 miles) off the coast of Sydney in the Tasman Sea, she said. The Chinese exercises also are occurring during a visit to Australia ...
HMNZS Te Kaha crew watched China navy ships carried out Tasman Sea exercise - report
Crew on a New Zealand navy ship saw indications of possible live fire from a Chinese military vessel in the Tasman Sea, an ...