Australia detects no live firing from Chinese naval ships off east coast

Australia reported no live firing from Chinese naval ships off its east coast, despite warnings that disrupted commercial flights. The Chinese vessels, including a frigate and a cruiser, have been monitored since their appearance in international waters last week. The Australian Defense Minister noted that while a verbal warning was issued, no weapon firings were detected. A floating target was deployed and later recovered, but live firing is believed to have ceased. New Zealand is also monitoring the situation. Beijing described the naval activities as standard training exercises. This incident adds to ongoing tensions between China and Australia in the Asia-Pacific region, following previous encounters involving military aircraft and naval operations.