The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed Friday that recent military drills conducted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) off Australia’s east coast adhered to international law, calling them \"routine training exercises.\" 🇨🇳
The Southern Theater Command organized the activities in the Tasman Sea, with spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasizing they were carried out \"in a safe, regulated, and professional manner.\" 🚢 Australia had earlier alerted airlines about possible live-fire exercises in the area but stated the maneuvers did not breach maritime laws or pose threats.
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🇦🇺 Australia monitored the PLA task group within its exclusive economic zone but acknowledged no violations occurred.
🌊 The drills highlight growing geopolitical focus on Indo-Pacific waters, a hotspot for trade and security.
