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Chinese Navy continues aggressive posturing, launches 2nd exercise in Australia-New Zealand waters

Chinese Navy continues aggressive posturing, launches 2nd exercise in Australia-New Zealand waters

Wellington, Feb 22 (IANS) In yet another provocative act, China conducted a second live firing exercise on Saturday in the Tasman Sea situated between Australia and New Zealand. The Government of New Zealand raised concern as China conducted this second live firing exercise following the warning on Friday and Saturday. Minister of Defence New Zealand Judith Collins said, "We are aware of reporting from the New Zealand Defence Force that the Chinese naval Task Group has advised of a second window for live firing activity on Saturday afternoon New Zealand time." While speaking to Radio New Zealand on Friday, Collins…
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