Chinese naval task group spotted off Australia's east coast as Australian ships monitor movements

Chinese warships were spotted 150 nautical miles off Australia's east coast, marking a significant show of force. Two Australian navy ships are monitoring the Chinese vessels, which include a frigate, a cruiser, and a replenishment ship. This is the second sighting of Chinese naval activity near Australia in a week. The Australian Defence Force confirmed it is closely tracking the movements of the Chinese task group, which has traveled through Southeast Asia. The presence of these ships follows a recent incident involving a Chinese fighter jet and an Australian surveillance aircraft. Australia has expressed concerns over safety and professionalism in military interactions with China.