Chinese warships making waves in the MSN down under as they sail close to Australia, then commence live firing exercises causing emergency diversions of commercial flights. John Pilger was right. As was George Lucas!
Commercial flights diverted as Chinese warships undertake apparent live-fire drill between Australia and New Zealand
Three Chinese vessels currently in international waters notified Australia’s defence department before the drill
Chinese warships have undertaken an apparent live-fire drill in the seas between Australia and New Zealand, diverting commercial flights in the skies above.
The Chinese navy notified the Australian defence department shortly before the drill on Friday.
Three People’s Liberation Army-Navy vessels – the Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class cruiser Zunyi and the Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu – were about 340 nautical miles off Eden, on the New South Wales south coast, in international waters. The drill was conducted in international waters and in accordance with international law…Commercial flights diverted as Chinese warships undertake apparent live-fire drill between Australia and New Zealand | Australia news | The Guardian
Chinese warships in Tasman Sea: ‘Live-fire activity’ reportedly seen by NZ Navy
- Crew members on HMNZS Te Kaha reported behaviour consistent with live-fire activity by Chinese ships.
- New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins has criticised China for not informing New Zealand about the military drills.
- Air New Zealand modified flight paths to avoid the area, with no impact on operations.
Crew members on board a New Zealand navy frigate shadowing Chinese military ships have reportedly seen behaviour “consistent with a live-fire activity”.
It comes as airlines – including Air New Zealand – have been forced to modify their flight paths after warnings by the Chinese military to avoid airspace between Australia and New Zealand before live-fire military drills in the Tasman Sea.
On Friday, New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins vented frustration at the Chinese Government for not informing New Zealand that it would be sending a “highly capable” strike force with “enormous strike power” down the east coast of Australia…Chinese warships in Tasman Sea: ‘Live-fire activity’ reportedly seen by NZ Navy – NZ Herald
Of course, this is all “perfectly legal”:
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