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China will not apologise for military drills off Australia's east, ambassador says
China's ambassador to Australia said on Friday his country had no reason to apologise for the military drills it conducted in international waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced at least 49 flights to change path.
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-fire drills by the Chinese navy.
China not sorry after naval drills near Australia
Beijing's ambassador to Canberra said Friday he would not apologize for surprise Chinese naval drills near Australia that forced dozens of commercial flights to change course.
China accuses Australia of 'hyping' Chinese naval drills
Pope Francis is still critically ill as he battles double pneumonia, but his condition has shown a "slight improvement", the Vatican said on Monday.
No reason for China to apologise to Australia for live-fire drills, ambassador says
Xiao Qian says exercises in Tasman Sea posed ‘no threat’ to Australia as previously unreported communications between pilots and air traffic controllers show confusion over drills
China Defends Military Drills Near Australia, Dismisses Apology Calls
Chinas ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, defended recent naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand, stating there was no reason for China to apologize. The live-fire exercises forced at
China's Ambassador to Australia Refuses To Apologize Over Live-Fire Drills - TaiwanPlus News
China's ambassador to Australia says there’s no reason to apologize for recent military drills it carried out near Australia and New Zealand.
Australia criticises Thailand's deportation of Uyghurs to China
Australia "strongly disagrees" with Thailand's decision to transfer 40 Uyghurs to China against their will and has raised ...
China Sends Ominous Warning With Warships Near Australian Coast
The Chinese naval task group continued in a westerly direction while transiting off Australia's southern coast.
‘We’ve been exposed’: China’s ‘act of intimidation’ – and why Australia can’t complain
Listen: International editor Peter Hartcher breaks down how Chinese warships conducted exercises off Australia, and what it ...
China’s Navy drills near U.S. allies seen as test for Trump
A spate of drills by China’s military in the Indo-Pacific is testing the Trump administration’s commitment to regional ...
Political fighting over Chinese warships misses the point: Australia’s navy is no match for China’s built-up force
Australian politicians have overreacted to China’s naval exercises this week. It’s not ‘gunboat diplomacy’, but it does show ...
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Australia says China warned of "live fire" drills in Tasman Sea with little notice, diverting flights midair
China issued a warning Friday of potential "live fire" naval drills in international waters off Australia's eastern coast ...
US Nuclear Submarine Visits Ally As China's Warships Close In
The visit comes as the U.S. is assisting Australia in acquiring conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines.
China Keeps Unprecedented Hold on Metals With Mining Push Abroad
China last year committed more resources than ever to mining abroad as part of Xi Jinping’s global infrastructure program, a ...
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U.S., Japanese and Australian F-35s Train Together for the First Time at Cope North 25
The main goal of Cope North 25 is the integration of the F-35s from Japan, Australia and the United States, building cooperation, enhancing command and ...