Chinese warships conduct live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea

Tuesday 25 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 25 Feb 2025, 7:43pm

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Three Chinese navy ships have been conducting live-fire exercises in international waters off Australia's east coast. These drills forced 49 flights to change their paths on Friday. The fleet includes the frigate Hengyang, the cruiser Zunyi, and the Fuchi.

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1. RNZTue 25 Feb 2025, 12:52pm

   Chinese warships in Tasman Sea inch closer to Australia (opens in new tab)

   • What we know about the Chinese vessels conducting military exercises in the Tasman Sea (opens in new tab) Tue 25 Feb 2025, 7:43pm
2. Otago Daily TimesTue 25 Feb 2025, 12:58pm

   Chinese drills forced 49 flights to change course (opens in new tab)

   • Chinese warships inch closer to Australia (opens in new tab) Tue 25 Feb 2025, 12:58pm
3. NZ HeraldTue 25 Feb 2025, 1:47pm

   Chinese warships conduct live-fire drills in Tasman, flights diverted (opens in new tab)