Australia alerts airlines to potential Chinese navy live-fire exercise in Tasman Sea

Australia has warned airlines about a potential live-fire exercise by Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea. Airservices Australia alerted pilots flying between Australia and New Zealand to exercise caution due to the presence of three Chinese warships. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the risk had passed and there was no imminent danger to Australian or New Zealand assets. Airlines like Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have adjusted flight paths to avoid the area. Chinese warships rarely operate this far south, indicating a show of naval strength. Australian and New Zealand military forces are monitoring the situation, while Foreign Minister Penny Wong plans to address the deployment with her Chinese counterpart at a G20 meeting.