**China's Military Drill in Tasman Sea Triggers Flight Diversions for Australia and NZ**

Thu Jul 10 2025 04:33:43 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
**China's Military Drill in Tasman Sea Triggers Flight Diversions for Australia and NZ**

Flights between Australia and New Zealand have been rerouted amid China's military exercises in the Tasman Sea, raising regional tensions.


In a dramatic show of force, China has initiated rare naval drills in the Tasman Sea, prompting flight diversions by airlines operating between Australia and New Zealand. The presence of three Chinese warships, including a frigate and a cruiser, has led to heightened vigilance from both nations, with Australia describing the situation as "unusual." Various airlines, including Qantas, have adjusted flight paths amid reports of potential live-fire exercises taking place in these international waters.

Chinese naval vessels have been observed approximately 340 nautical miles off the New South Wales coast, although they came significantly closer earlier in the week. In response to the increased military activity, Australia and New Zealand have deployed their own naval assets to monitor the situation closely. New Zealand's Defence Minister criticized China's lack of communication regarding the drills, while Australia's Defence Minister acknowledged the historic context of such maneuvers. The drills coincide with recent diplomatic engagements between Australia and China, raising questions about military transparency amidst ongoing maritime tensions in the region.

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