China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire naval exercises. So, why are Australia and New Zealand so worried?

The Chinese naval task group, consisting of three vessels, is now operating east of the Australian island of Tasmania.

New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins said Monday that a Chinese naval group conducting military exercises in the ...

China's live fire naval exercises between Australia and New Zealand heightened regional tensions. The drills were unexpected and forced flight diversions. Despite no breach of law, the exercises ...

An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted ...

New Zealand raised fresh concerns Monday over nearby live-fire drills conducted by Chinese warships armed with “extremely ...

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters will touch down in Beijing on Tuesday for a three-day visit as relations ...

A warning has been issued to Australia about the Chinese naval presence currently in the Tasman Sea.

“The leaders discussed the importance of reestablishing deterrence in the South China Sea, including by working with allies and partners,” Ullyot said. “They also discussed enhancing the capability ...

Moninya Roughan receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Australia’s sea surface temperatures were the warmest on record last year, according to a snapshot of the nation’s ...

Australia has voiced serious concerns over the health of jailed Chinese-Australian writer Yang Jun, who received a suspended death sentence in 2024. Foreign minister Penny Wong urged China to ...

MANILA, Philippines — Demonstrating anew a united stand in upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific region, naval and air force assets from the United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines ...