Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".
Summary
Planes flying between Australia and New Zealand were diverted as China conducted a rare military drill in the Tasman Sea, coming as close as 150 nautical miles from Sydney.
The exercise, with a frigate, cruiser, and supply tanker, was closely monitored by both nations.
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand altered routes after receiving a last-minute alert from Chinese authorities. Australian officials did not receive a notice.
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles described the notice as “unusual,” while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assured there was “no imminent danger.”
Yeah, that’s not very typical. I’d like to make that point.
Just why.... Seriously, if all mighty powerful could stop acting like teenagers in a sick measuring contest, that would be awesome