New Zealand reports Chinese vessel fires live rounds during navy drills
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New Zealand's navy reported that a Chinese vessel fired live rounds in international waters during recent drills. This follows Australia's condemnation of similar exercises by China in the region, which disrupted flights. The New Zealand government stated that the Chinese navy ship issued a warning before firing. This incident occurred after China conducted drills between Australia and New Zealand, prompting concerns over inadequate notice. Both Australia and New Zealand have been monitoring three Chinese navy vessels. They expressed dissatisfaction with the short notice given for the drills, which did not meet the recommended 12-24 hours' notice.