Chinese navy ships spotted near Australian-US submarine base

Chinese navy ships, led by the Type 055 destroyer Zunyi, have been spotted near Perth, Australia, where the USS Minnesota submarine is docked. This marks a significant operation for the People's Liberation Army Navy in Australian waters. The task group includes a frigate and a replenishment vessel, and their presence has raised concerns about intelligence-gathering activities. Australian defense forces are closely monitoring the situation. This deployment occurs amid ongoing cooperation between the US and Australia under the Aukus defense pact, which aims to enhance security in the Indo-Pacific region. The Chinese ships are reported to be closer to Australia than in previous operations.