Chinese Warships' Live-Fire Exercise in the Tasman Sea

SOURCE apnews.com
Chinese warships conducted a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea, prompting warnings to airlines flying between Australia and New Zealand. Australian authorities were not directly notified by China, causing concern among commercial pilots. All flights were able to divert safely, and there was no imminent danger to Australian or New Zealand assets.

Key Points

  • Chinese warships conducted live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea
  • Airlines flying between Australia and New Zealand were warned of the exercise
  • Australian authorities were not directly notified by China
  • Flights were able to divert safely with no imminent danger to assets
  • Chinese exercise deemed legal and took place in international waters