When it comes to last week’s live-fire drills conducted by Chinese navy ships, there is fierce disagreement – and intense politicking – on who knew what and when. Australian authorities say they never received notice, and that they first heard of the potentially dangerous activity in the Tasman Sea from the pilot of a commercial flight over the area. China says they issued repeated safety notices in advance. Guardian Australia’s Ben Doherty walks through what we know so farA murky picture has emerged over China’s live-fire drills. Who knew what when?No reason for China to apologise to Australia for live-fire drills, ambassador says Continue reading…When it comes to last week’s live-fire drills conducted by Chinese navy ships, there is fierce disagreement – and intense politicking – on who knew what and when. Australian authorities say they never received notice, and that they first heard of the potentially dangerous activity in the Tasman Sea from the pilot of a commercial flight over the area. China says they issued repeated safety notices in advance. Guardian Australia’s Ben Doherty walks through what we know so farA murky picture has emerged over China’s live-fire drills. Who knew what when?No reason for China to apologise to Australia for live-fire drills, ambassador says Continue reading… What we know – and don’t know – about China’s live-fire drills off Australia’s coast – video | Australian foreign policy | The Guardian
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When it comes to last week’s live-fire drills conducted by Chinese navy ships, there is fierce disagreement – and intense politicking – on who knew what and when. Australian authorities say they never received notice, and that they first heard of the potentially dangerous activity in the Tasman Sea from the pilot of a commercial flight over the area. China says they issued repeated safety notices in advance. Guardian Australia’s Ben Doherty walks through what we know so far
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