Australia, China

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 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.
China denies it didn't give timely warning of live-fire drills off Australia
China’s Defense Ministry says that Australia made “unreasonable accusations” and deliberately hyped the situation after three planes headed to New Zealand changed course in midflight because of live-f
China accuses Australia of 'hyping' Chinese naval drills
China defence ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Sunday that Australian complaints over recent Chinese live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand were "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts".
China launches surprise ‘live fire’ war drills near Australia & NZ forcing flights to be DIVERTED in shock show of force
CHINA has launched shock war drills near Australia and New Zealand forcing flights to dramatically divert. The unusual appearance of Chinese naval ships in the Tasman Sea sparked fears that
China slams Australia for ‘hyping up’ live-fire drills in Tasman Sea
The defence ministry has hit back at Australia’s response to its naval exercises off the east coast, labelling Canberra’s protests as “unreasonable”.
Australia Challenges China's Surprise Military Drills: Aviation Chaos Ensues
Australia accused China of inadequate notice for live-fire drills affecting flights between Australia and New Zealand. Defence Minister Richard Marles sought explanations for the short notice, as airlines including Qantas,
Flights diverted as China conducts military drill between Australia and New Zealand
The Australian government has mentioned its concerns to China about the short notice Beijing gave for its recent military drills.
China issued ‘disconcerting’ warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says airliners were over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand ...
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 ...
New Zealand says China navy held 2nd live-fire drill in international waters
A lawyer for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally gunning down U.S. health insurance executive Brian Thompson in ...
Australia warns airlines to beware of a Chinese navy live-fire exercise
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her government has warned international airlines flying between Australian ...
Australia says China failed to explain inadequate navy live-fire notice
CANBERRA - Australia accused China on Feb 22 of failing to give satisfactory reasons for what it called inadequate notice of ...