Australia monitors 'unusual' presence of Chinese warships

Sydney (AFP) Feb 19, 2025 Australia was Thursday monitoring the "unusual" presence of three Chinese warships sailing off its eastern coast, the defence minister said. Three Chinese navy vessels - a frigate, a cruiser and a supply tanker - were spotted last week in waters off mainland Australia. They have since charted a course taking them down Australia's eastern coast. "We are keeping a close watch on th

Feb 20, 2025 - 07:57
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Australia monitors 'unusual' presence of Chinese warships
Sydney (AFP) Feb 19, 2025
Australia was Thursday monitoring the "unusual" presence of three Chinese warships sailing off its eastern coast, the defence minister said. Three Chinese navy vessels - a frigate, a cruiser and a supply tanker - were spotted last week in waters off mainland Australia. They have since charted a course taking them down Australia's eastern coast. "We are keeping a close watch on th