An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted reproval from leaders in both countries about the amount of warning given

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong raised concerns with her Chinese counterpart on Friday over inadequate notice given by the Chinese navy of a rare live-fire exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights.

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The Chinese exercise was legal and took place in international waters outside Australia's exclusive economic zone, Albanese said. Associated Press writer Charlotte Graham-McLay in Wellington ...

The drills, conducted near a busy air corridor, have prompted both countries to enhance surveillance and collaborate with allies.

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SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A Virgin Australia pilot alerted Australian authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the Tasman Sea that forced 49 flights to change their paths, Australia's air traffic control agency head told a parliamentary committee.