China rebuts Australia's claims over Tasman Sea live-fire drills

China has accused Australia of exaggerating its concerns over recent live-fire naval drills in the Tasman Sea. This follows Australia's complaint about insufficient notice for the drills, which disrupted commercial flights. Chinese officials stated that they had provided adequate safety notices and that their actions complied with international law. They expressed surprise at Australia's accusations, calling them unreasonable. Australia's Prime Minister and Defence Minister emphasized the need for better notification practices. They noted that Australia typically gives 12 to 24 hours' notice for its own military exercises. New Zealand also expressed concerns about notification times regarding the drills.