New Zealand warns Chinese ships in Tasman Sea armed with 'extremely capable' weaponry
Washington DC (UPI) Feb 24, 2025 New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins said Monday that a Chinese naval group conducting military exercises in the Tasman Sea was armed with "extremely capable" weaponry with the ability to target mainland Australia. Calling the minimal advance warning provided by Chinese authorities of two so-called live-fire exercises by the People's Liberation Army warships southeast of Australi

