Three Chinese vessels currently in international waters notified Australia’s defence department before the drill
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Chinese warships have undertaken an apparent live-fire drill in the seas between Australia and New Zealand, diverting commercial flights in the skies above.
The Chinese navy notified the Australian defence department shortly before the drill on Friday.
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