Expert warns China's Tasman Sea military activity is a serious threat

Sunday 23 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 23 Feb 2025, 9:39am

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University of Canterbury professor Anne-Marie Brady says China's military exercises in the Tasman Sea indicate an attempt to establish a permanent Pacific presence. She suggests New Zealand should increase defence spending and respond with a show of force to protect the region.

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1. RNZSun 23 Feb 2025, 7:08am

   International relations expert says China's military exercise in Tasman Sea serves as 'serious threat' (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZSun 23 Feb 2025, 7:30am

   Expert says China's military ships in Tasman are a 'serious threat' (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesSun 23 Feb 2025, 9:21am

   China's military exercise in Tasman a 'serious threat' (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldSun 23 Feb 2025, 9:39am

   Professor urges NZ defence boost amid China’s increased Pacific presence (opens in new tab)