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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Doherty and Cait Kelly

Commercial flights diverted as Chinese warships undertake apparent live-fire drill between Australia and New Zealand

People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang.
People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang was among three vessels that took part in an apparent live-fire drill on Friday. Photograph: Australian Defence Force

Chinese warships have undertaken an apparent live-fire drill in the seas between Australia and New Zealand, diverting commercial flights in the skies above.

The Chinese navy notified the Australian defence department shortly before the drill on Friday.

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