Australia warns airlines of Chinese navy live-fire exercise in Tasman Sea

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that international airlines flying between Australia and New Zealand have been warned about a Chinese navy live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea. Airservices Australia alerted commercial pilots to potential hazards in the airspace due to the exercise involving three Chinese warships. Some international flights have already diverted as a precaution. Wong stated that Australia is in discussions with China regarding notifications and transparency about naval exercises. Australian military ships and planes have been monitoring the Chinese vessels in international waters.