Chinese ships enter Australia's exclusive economic zone

Three Chinese ships have entered Australia's exclusive economic zone, confirmed by the Defence Force. They have been in Australian waters since last week and were spotted moving west, south of Tasmania. The New Zealand Defence Force is collaborating with Australia to monitor the ships. This marks the furthest south a Chinese naval task group has operated, raising concerns about Beijing's strategic intentions in the region. Military sources suggest the Chinese flotilla may have submarine support. Commercial airline pilots reported hearing radio communications from the warships about potential live-firing activities last week.