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China issued a warning Friday of potential "live fire" naval drills in international waters off Australia's eastern coast but gave little prior notice, disrupting commercial air flights, the Australian government said.
Beijing described the manoeuvres as training exercises that were "safe, standard and professional" and in line with international law, without commenting on whether live ammunition was used.
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Australia's defence forces, joined by close ally New Zealand, have been monitoring the Chinese navy vessels -- a frigate, a cruiser and a supply tanker -- since they were spotted last week.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said China gave a warning that the vessels intended to engage in live firing as they sailed about half way between Australia and New Zealand in the Tasman Sea.
"By that I mean a broadcast that was picked up by airlines or literally planes that were commercial planes that were flying across the Tasman," he told national broadcaster ABC.
The Chinese naval ships were in international waters and acting within international law, Marles said, but Australian warships would typically give 12-24 hours' notice of such drills to give airlines time to react.
"That notice was not provided here," the defence minister said.
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"This was very disconcerting for the planes that were flying, but they were able to divert," he said, stressing that the aircraft had not been placed in danger.
Australia had made representations to China both in Canberra and in Beijing asking why the purported live fire drills were held there and why more notice was not given to avoid disruption, Marles said.
The government was still awaiting confirmation that live firing actually took place, he said.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed there had been "no imminent risk of danger" to Australian or New Zealand assets.
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Asked about the drills on Friday, China's foreign ministry said the country's military had "organised a naval formation to conduct training and exercises in distant waters".
<h2><hl2>Commercial fights change course</hl2></h2>
"The exercises were conducted in a safe, standard, and professional manner at all times, in accordance with relevant international laws and practices," ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing.
Australia's air safety agency warned commercial flights to alter their course after receiving "reports of live firing in international waters".
"As a precaution, we have advised airlines with flights planned in the area," government agency Airservices Australia said in a statement.
"We are also working together to coordinate advice to operators and pilots."
Qantas and its subsidiary budget airline Jetstar temporarily adjusted some flights between Australia and New Zealand, industry sources said.
Virgin Australia was also heeding the advice, while Air New Zealand said it had "modified flight paths as needed to avoid the area".
The ships were reportedly within 150 nautical miles (around 280 kilometres) of Australia's mainland earlier this week.
Last week, Canberra rebuked Beijing for "unsafe" military conduct, accusing a Chinese fighter jet of dropping flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea.
Beijing swiftly hit back, accusing the Australian plane of "violating Chinese sovereignty and endangering Chinese national security".
It was the latest in a string of tense encounters between China and Australia in the increasingly contested airspace and shipping lanes of the Asia-Pacific region.
A Chinese fighter jet was accused of intercepting an Australian Seahawk helicopter in international airspace in 2024, dropping flares across its flight path.
In 2023, a Chinese destroyer was accused of bombarding submerged Australian navy divers with sonar pulses in waters off Japan, causing minor injuries.
The United States and allies including Australia frequently cross through the 180-kilometre (112-mile) Taiwan Strait to reinforce its status as an international waterway, angering China, which claims jurisdiction over the waters.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World: Beijing described the manoeuvres as training exercises that were "safe, standard and professional" and in line with international law, without commenting on whether live ammunition was used.

China issued a warning Friday of potential "live fire" naval drills in international waters off Australia's eastern coast but gave little prior notice, disrupting commercial air flights, the Australian government said. Beijing described the manoeuvres as training exercises that were "safe, standard and professional" and in line with international law, without commenting on whether live ammunition was used. Also read: Trump floats another idea on trade, this time with China Australia's defence forces, joined by close ally New Zealand, have been monitoring the Chinese navy vessels -- a frigate, a cruiser and a supply tanker -- since they were spotted last week. Defence Minister Richard Marles said China gave a warning that the vessels intended to engage in live firing as they sailed about half way between Australia and New Zealand in the Tasman Sea. "By that I mean a broadcast that was picked up by airlines or literally planes that were commercial planes that were flying across the Tasman," he told national broadcaster ABC. The Chinese naval ships were in international waters and acting within international law, Marles said, but Australian warships would typically give 12-24 hours' notice of such drills to give airlines time to react. "That notice was not provided here," the defence minister said. Also read: ‘It’s possible’: Trump eyes new trade deal with China "This was very disconcerting for the planes that were flying, but they were able to divert," he said, stressing that the aircraft had not been placed in danger. Australia had made representations to China both in Canberra and in Beijing asking why the purported live fire drills were held there and why more notice was not given to avoid disruption, Marles said. The government was still awaiting confirmation that live firing actually took place, he said. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed there had been "no imminent risk of danger" to Australian or New Zealand assets. Also read: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi highlights border de-escalation efforts with China Asked about the drills on Friday, China's foreign ministry said the country's military had "organised a naval formation to conduct training and exercises in distant waters". Commercial fights change course "The exercises were conducted in a safe, standard, and professional manner at all times, in accordance with relevant international laws and practices," ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a regular press briefing. Australia's air safety agency warned commercial flights to alter their course after receiving "reports of live firing in international waters". "As a precaution, we have advised airlines with flights planned in the area," government agency Airservices Australia said in a statement. "We are also working together to coordinate advice to operators and pilots." Qantas and its subsidiary budget airline Jetstar temporarily adjusted some flights between Australia and New Zealand, industry sources said. Virgin Australia was also heeding the advice, while Air New Zealand said it had "modified flight paths as needed to avoid the area". The ships were reportedly within 150 nautical miles (around 280 kilometres) of Australia's mainland earlier this week. Last week, Canberra rebuked Beijing for "unsafe" military conduct, accusing a Chinese fighter jet of dropping flares near an Australian air force plane patrolling the South China Sea. Beijing swiftly hit back, accusing the Australian plane of "violating Chinese sovereignty and endangering Chinese national security". It was the latest in a string of tense encounters between China and Australia in the increasingly contested airspace and shipping lanes of the Asia-Pacific region. A Chinese fighter jet was accused of intercepting an Australian Seahawk helicopter in international airspace in 2024, dropping flares across its flight path. In 2023, a Chinese destroyer was accused of bombarding submerged Australian navy divers with sonar pulses in waters off Japan, causing minor injuries. The United States and allies including Australia frequently cross through the 180-kilometre (112-mile) Taiwan Strait to reinforce its status as an international waterway, angering China, which claims jurisdiction over the waters. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Taiwan is considering buying arms worth billions of dollars from the US, hoping to gather support from Trump's administration, Reuters reported, citing sources briefed on the matter.&nbsp;
This comes as China continues to apply military pressure on the island.&nbsp;
Taiwan is in talks with Washington, three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;
The package is meant to demonstrate to the US that Taiwan is committed to its defence, one of the sources said.&nbsp;
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According to the second source, the package would include coastal defence cruise missiles and HIMARS rockets.&nbsp;
"I would be very surprised if it was less than $8 billion. Somewhere between $7 billion and $10 billion," the source said.
However, the White House did not respond to a request for comment.&nbsp;
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said he wants to speed up the delivery of weapons to Taiwan.&nbsp;
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Moreover, Taiwan's defence ministry refused to comment on specific purchases but said it is focused on building its defences.&nbsp;
"Any weaponry and equipment that can achieve those goals for building the military are listed as targets for tender," it said.
This comes after the US State Department removed the statement stating that Washington does not support Taiwan's independence. The website further said that it "was part of a routine update".&nbsp;
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China on Monday (Feb 17) slammed the US move, urging America to "correct its mistakes".&nbsp;
The move sparked anger in China, as it said that the revision "sends a wrong...signal to separatist forces advocating for Taiwan independence".&nbsp;
"This is yet another example of the United States' stubborn adherence to the erroneous policy of 'using Taiwan to suppress China'. We urge the United States side to immediately rectify its mistakes," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: The package is meant to demonstrate to US that Taiwan is committed to its defence. The second source said it would include coastal defence cruise missiles, HIMARS rockets.

Taiwan is considering buying arms worth billions of dollars from the US, hoping to gather support from Trump's administration, Reuters reported, citing sources briefed on the matter. This comes as China continues to apply military pressure on the island. Taiwan is in talks with Washington, three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters on condition of anonymity. The package is meant to demonstrate to the US that Taiwan is committed to its defence, one of the sources said. Also read: 'Serious regression': China slams US for dropping wording on not supporting 'Taiwan independence' According to the second source, the package would include coastal defence cruise missiles and HIMARS rockets. "I would be very surprised if it was less than $8 billion. Somewhere between $7 billion and $10 billion," the source said. However, the White House did not respond to a request for comment. US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said he wants to speed up the delivery of weapons to Taiwan. Also read: Taiwan detects 19 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels around its territory Moreover, Taiwan's defence ministry refused to comment on specific purchases but said it is focused on building its defences. "Any weaponry and equipment that can achieve those goals for building the military are listed as targets for tender," it said. This comes after the US State Department removed the statement stating that Washington does not support Taiwan's independence. The website further said that it "was part of a routine update". Also read: China secretly trying to gain control in Japan, specifically in Okinawa, close to Taiwan China on Monday (Feb 17) slammed the US move, urging America to "correct its mistakes". The move sparked anger in China, as it said that the revision "sends a wrong...signal to separatist forces advocating for Taiwan independence". "This is yet another example of the United States' stubborn adherence to the erroneous policy of 'using Taiwan to suppress China'. We urge the United States side to immediately rectify its mistakes," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said. (With inputs from agencies)

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China on Monday (Feb 17) slammed the US move to remove the statement stating that Washington does not support Taiwan's independence. Beijing urged America to "correct its mistakes."&nbsp;
On Sunday, the US State Department removed a statement from its website, which read that the US does not support Taiwan's independence.&nbsp;
The website further said that it "was part of a routine update".&nbsp;
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The fact sheet was updated last week, and it retains Washington's opposition to unilateral change from either Taiwan or China, claiming the democratically governed island as its own.&nbsp;
"We oppose any unilateral changes to the status quo from either side," the State Department website reads in the update posted on Thursday. "We expect cross-Strait differences to be resolved by peaceful means, free from coercion, in a manner acceptable to the people on both sides of the (Taiwan) Strait."
The move sparked anger in China, as it said that the revision "sends a wrong...signal to separatist forces advocating for Taiwan independence".&nbsp;
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"This is yet another example of the United States' stubborn adherence to the erroneous policy of 'using Taiwan to suppress China'. We urge the United States side to immediately rectify its mistakes," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said.&nbsp;
Moreover, the foreign ministry called the US revision a "serious regression" in the US stance on Taiwan.&nbsp;
"We urge the US to immediately correct its mistakes [and] earnestly adhere to the One China principle."
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A US spokesperson said that it remains committed to the "One China" policy, adding that the US has formal ties with China rather than Taiwan.&nbsp;
The update comes around three weeks after Donald Trump was sworn in as US President.&nbsp;
<h2>Taiwan foreign minister thanks US&nbsp;</h2>
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung thanked the US for what he called "positive, Taiwan-friendly wordings".&nbsp;
Lin thanked US President Donald Trump's administration for continuing to uphold the Taiwan Relations Act and "six assurances" to help Taiwan strengthen its self-defense capabilities, economic and societal resilience, and enhance cross-strait peace and stability, the statement read.&nbsp;
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The US government, since ending official relations with Taiwan and shifting diplomatic recognition to China in 1979, has continually reiterated its position of not supporting Taiwanese independence.&nbsp;
China sees self-governed Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be part of the country.&nbsp;
However, Taiwan considers itself to be an independent nation, although many Taiwanese are in favour of maintaining the status quo where Taiwan neither declares independence from China nor unites with it.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Fact sheet was updated last week, and it retains US's opposition to unilateral change from either Taiwan or China, claiming the democratically governed island as its own.

China on Monday (Feb 17) slammed the US move to remove the statement stating that Washington does not support Taiwan's independence. Beijing urged America to "correct its mistakes." On Sunday, the US State Department removed a statement from its website, which read that the US does not support Taiwan's independence. The website further said that it "was part of a routine update". Also read: Taiwan detects 19 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels around its territory The fact sheet was updated last week, and it retains Washington's opposition to unilateral change from either Taiwan or China, claiming the democratically governed island as its own. "We oppose any unilateral changes to the status quo from either side," the State Department website reads in the update posted on Thursday. "We expect cross-Strait differences to be resolved by peaceful means, free from coercion, in a manner acceptable to the people on both sides of the (Taiwan) Strait." The move sparked anger in China, as it said that the revision "sends a wrong...signal to separatist forces advocating for Taiwan independence". Also read: 'Stop assuming that China is the enemy': Sam Pitroda's latest remarks stir controversy "This is yet another example of the United States' stubborn adherence to the erroneous policy of 'using Taiwan to suppress China'. We urge the United States side to immediately rectify its mistakes," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said. Moreover, the foreign ministry called the US revision a "serious regression" in the US stance on Taiwan. "We urge the US to immediately correct its mistakes [and] earnestly adhere to the One China principle." Also read: China secretly trying to gain control in Japan, specifically in Okinawa, close to Taiwan A US spokesperson said that it remains committed to the "One China" policy, adding that the US has formal ties with China rather than Taiwan. The update comes around three weeks after Donald Trump was sworn in as US President. Taiwan foreign minister thanks US Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung thanked the US for what he called "positive, Taiwan-friendly wordings". Lin thanked US President Donald Trump's administration for continuing to uphold the Taiwan Relations Act and "six assurances" to help Taiwan strengthen its self-defense capabilities, economic and societal resilience, and enhance cross-strait peace and stability, the statement read. Also read: Marco Rubio clashes with China over Taiwan in first call as US Secretary of State The US government, since ending official relations with Taiwan and shifting diplomatic recognition to China in 1979, has continually reiterated its position of not supporting Taiwanese independence. China sees self-governed Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be part of the country. However, Taiwan considers itself to be an independent nation, although many Taiwanese are in favour of maintaining the status quo where Taiwan neither declares independence from China nor unites with it. (With inputs from agencies)

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Sam Pitroda, leader of the Congress party's Overseas Department, has sparked a major controversy as he said that he doesn't understand the threat from China, adding that it is "often blown out of proportion". Pitroda also criticised the United States for labelling and defining enemies.&nbsp;
"I don&rsquo;t understand the threat from China. I think this issue is often blown out of proportion because the US has a tendency to define an enemy," Pitroda said during an interview with news agency IANS.&nbsp;
"I believe the time has come for all nations to collaborate, not confront. Our approach has been confrontational from the very beginning, and this attitude creates enemies, which in turn garners support within the country," he said on being asked whether or not Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will be able to tackle the threat from China.&nbsp;
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"We need to change this mindset and stop assuming that China is the enemy from day one. It's unfair, not just to China, but to everyone," Pitroda said.&nbsp;
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Watch: On whether US President Donald Trump and PM Modi will be able to control the threat from China, Indian Overseas Congress Chief Sam Pitroda says, "I don't understand the threat from China. I think this issue is often blown out of proportion because the U.S. has a tendency&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/UaBvPVqdsr">pic.twitter.com/UaBvPVqdsr</a>
&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://twitter.com/ians_india/status/1891339305496309899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>BJP reacts to Pitroda's comments&nbsp;</h2>
The comments have led to a major controversy, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slamming the Indian National Congress (INC).&nbsp;
BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi, in a presser, said, "Sam Pitroda has openly revealed the Congress party's agreement with China... The serious thing is that the kind of thing Sam Pitroda has said is a very deep blow to India's identity, diplomacy, and sovereignty."
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"Rahul Gandhi has also given many similar statements abroad... Some time ago, on his foreign tour, he had said that China has solved the problem of unemployment very well... Our 20 soldiers were martyred in Galwan and after that, if your overseas president speaks such language, then it is condemnable," Trivedi added.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: On Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda's statement, BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi says, "...Sam Pitroda has openly revealed the Congress party's agreement with China... The serious thing is that the kind of thing Sam Pitroda has said is a very deep blow to India's&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Ow3cpaHgGg">pic.twitter.com/Ow3cpaHgGg</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1891405318384722147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha wrote on X, "Those who ceded away 40000 square km of our land to China still see no threat from the Dragon."&nbsp;
"No wonder Rahul Gandhi is in awe of China and was rooting for BRI one day before the IMEEC was announced... the crux of Cong party&rsquo;s obsessive fascination for China, lies hidden in the mysterious 2008 Cong-CCP MOU," Sinha added.&nbsp;
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<h2>What is '2008 Cong-CCP MOU'?&nbsp;</h2>
Sinha referred to the 2008 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Congress Party of India (Cong) and the Communist Party of China (CCP).
The MOU aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two parties. It covered various areas, including exchanges and cooperation, economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, and global governance.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

India News | World: BJP reacts sharply to Pitroda's comments, referencing the Congress-CCP Memorandum and questioning Congress's stance on China and past territorial concessions.

Sam Pitroda, leader of the Congress party's Overseas Department, has sparked a major controversy as he said that he doesn't understand the threat from China, adding that it is "often blown out of proportion". Pitroda also criticised the United States for labelling and defining enemies. "I don’t understand the threat from China. I think this issue is often blown out of proportion because the US has a tendency to define an enemy," Pitroda said during an interview with news agency IANS. "I believe the time has come for all nations to collaborate, not confront. Our approach has been confrontational from the very beginning, and this attitude creates enemies, which in turn garners support within the country," he said on being asked whether or not Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will be able to tackle the threat from China. Also read: Top Sikh body condemns US authorities for 'not allowing' Sikh deportees to wear turban "We need to change this mindset and stop assuming that China is the enemy from day one. It's unfair, not just to China, but to everyone," Pitroda said. Watch: On whether US President Donald Trump and PM Modi will be able to control the threat from China, Indian Overseas Congress Chief Sam Pitroda says, "I don't understand the threat from China. I think this issue is often blown out of proportion because the U.S. has a tendency… pic.twitter.com/UaBvPVqdsr — IANS (@ians_india) February 17, 2025 BJP reacts to Pitroda's comments The comments have led to a major controversy, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slamming the Indian National Congress (INC). BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi, in a presser, said, "Sam Pitroda has openly revealed the Congress party's agreement with China... The serious thing is that the kind of thing Sam Pitroda has said is a very deep blow to India's identity, diplomacy, and sovereignty." Also read: New Delhi station stampede: Railways investigating if ‘fake news’ fueled deadly stampede "Rahul Gandhi has also given many similar statements abroad... Some time ago, on his foreign tour, he had said that China has solved the problem of unemployment very well... Our 20 soldiers were martyred in Galwan and after that, if your overseas president speaks such language, then it is condemnable," Trivedi added. #WATCH | Delhi: On Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda's statement, BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi says, "...Sam Pitroda has openly revealed the Congress party's agreement with China... The serious thing is that the kind of thing Sam Pitroda has said is a very deep blow to India's… pic.twitter.com/Ow3cpaHgGg — ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025 Also read: 4.0-magnitude quake jolts Delhi and surrounding regions, PM Modi urges people to 'stay calm' BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha wrote on X, "Those who ceded away 40000 square km of our land to China still see no threat from the Dragon." "No wonder Rahul Gandhi is in awe of China and was rooting for BRI one day before the IMEEC was announced... the crux of Cong party’s obsessive fascination for China, lies hidden in the mysterious 2008 Cong-CCP MOU," Sinha added. Also read: Who will be Delhi’s next CM? BJP to decide in Feb 19 meeting What is '2008 Cong-CCP MOU'? Sinha referred to the 2008 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Congress Party of India (Cong) and the Communist Party of China (CCP). The MOU aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two parties. It covered various areas, including exchanges and cooperation, economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, and global governance. (With inputs from agencies)

'Stop assuming that China is the enemy': Sam Pitroda's latest remarks stir controversy

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