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Australia says China warned of “live fire” drills in Tasman Sea with little notice, diverting flights midair

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China issued a warning Friday of potential “live fire” naval drills in international waters off Australia’s eastern coast but gave little prior notice, disrupting commercial flights, the Australian government said. Beijing described the maneuvers as training exercises that were “safe, standard and professional” and in line with international law, without commenting on whether live ammunition was used….

Australian Navy Monitors Chinese Warships

China alarms US allies Australia and New Zealand in South Pacific with warship presence near shores

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Two United States allies in the South Pacific on Thursday sounded alarms on the “unusual” and “significant” presence of Chinese naval ships in the waters between them. The Chinese Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Why It Matters Both Australia and New Zealand signed a security treaty with the U.S….

Australia, New Zealand Alarmed by Chinese Warships in Tasman Sea

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A group of Chinese navy vessels, including a formidable warship, sailing legally in the Tasman Sea have raised alarm in Australia and New Zealand because they were in unusually southern waters and on an undeclared mission. Australian officials said Thursday that they were closely monitoring the ships — a cruiser, a frigate and a supply…

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian and New Zealand militaries were monitoring three Chinese warships moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission, officials said Thursday. The Australian government revealed a week ago that the warships had traveled through Southeast Asia and the Coral Sea and were approaching northeast Australia. Defense…

Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships | Military News

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Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’ by the country’s defence minister. Australia and New Zealand are monitoring the “unusual” presence of a group of Chinese naval vessels spotted in international waters off the Australian eastern coast, defence ministers of the two countries said….

New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says

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New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands government after its Pacific neighbor signed agreements with China without consultation. In a speech to the Pacific Island Political Science Association in Wellington, Peters said Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s opaque dealings with Beijing was…

Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The South Pacific country of Cook Islands on Tuesday unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation on matters including mining seabed minerals, after the pact provoked a rare diplomatic clash with the nation’s chief benefactor, New Zealand, and protests at home. The public quarrel between New…

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Europe stocks close higher European stock markets regained positive momentum on Monday, with the Stoxx 600 index closing up 0.59% at an all-time high of 555.65. Germany’s DAX led major bourses with a 1.26% gain, while France’s CAC 40 and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 were 0.13% and 0.41% higher respectively. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon…

Asia markets live updates: Japan GDP, RBA decision

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Doctoregg | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher Monday, as investors parsed Japan’s fourth-quarter economic growth data, while awaiting a slew of central bank decisions from the region this week. Japan’s Nikkei 225 traded around the flatline to close at 39,174.25. while the Topix added 0.28% to close at 2,766.9. South Korea’s…

China seeks deeper trust with Cook Islands, Premier Li tells Prime Minister Mark Brown

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China hoped to increase “political trust” and belt and road cooperation with the Cook Islands, Premier Li Qiang told his visiting counterpart Mark Brown when they met on Friday. Multiple cooperation agreements were signed during the meeting in the northeastern city of Harbin, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported, without offering details. “China is willing to…