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.

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Commercial flights diverted as Chinese warships undertake apparent live-fire drill in sea between Australia and New Zealand

Three Chinese vessels currently in international waters notified Australia’s defence department before the drill. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...
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Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia

China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".
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Australia warns airlines to beware of a Chinese navy live-fire exercise

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Australia warns airlines over Chinese live-fire exercises

Canberra calls for transparency over naval drills after commercial flights rerouted from Tasman Sea
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Chinese Navy Drills in Tasman Sea Unnerve Australia and New Zealand

The vessels were sailing in the Tasman Sea, and their announced intent to perform exercises prompted a call for commercial flights to divert course.
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Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

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Australia, New Zealand Alarmed by Chinese Warships in Tasman Sea

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