China’s Defense Ministry says that Australia made “unreasonable accusations” and deliberately hyped the situation after three planes headed to New Zealand changed course in midflight because of live-fire drills by the Chinese navy.

Australia has accused the Chinese air force of an “unsafe and unprofessional interaction” with one of Canberra’s military aircraft over the South China Sea during a routine maritime surveillance operation.

Military exercises by the Chinese navy in international waters southeast of Australia on Friday forced commercial flights transiting the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand to divert.

What China seems to be saying with its war games near Australia is: If you’re challenging our air space over the South China Sea, which belongs to

China has accused Australia of deliberate provocation in the South China Sea, claiming Canberra is invading and breaking into its territory. A spokesperson for Chinas defense ministry on Friday condemned Australia

Canberra’s claim that Beijing failed to give enough notice is ‘completely inconsistent with the facts’, Chinese defence ministry says.

China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".

New Zealand raised fresh concerns Monday over nearby live-fire drills conducted by Chinese warships armed with “extremely capable” weapons, an unprecedented show of firepower last week that analysts say are part of Beijing’s ongoing plan to build a blue-water navy with global reach.

The drills, conducted near a busy air corridor, have prompted both countries to enhance surveillance and collaborate with allies.

China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire naval exercises. So, why are Australia and New Zealand so worried?

Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.