New Zealand minister calls Chinese navy presence in Tasman Sea a wake-up call for defense

New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins stated that China has the right to send navy ships to the Tasman Sea. However, she expressed frustration over not being informed in advance about the deployment of the strike force. Collins acknowledged that New Zealand was aware of the fleet's trajectory a few days prior. She described the incident as significant but noted that the ships are operating within international law. The Chinese navy ships are currently located about 130-150 kilometers off Sydney, Australia. Collins emphasized that their presence should prompt New Zealand to reassess its defense systems.