Australia said on Thursday that it was monitoring the “unusual” appearance of Chinese warships near its east coast.
Defense Minister Richard Marls told Sky News, “We are keeping a close watch on them, and we will ensure that we are looking at every step. It is not unfamiliar. But this is an unusual event.”
Marls said ships were being monitored, but it was not a threat and “attached to international law.”
Looked at three Chinese ships
A frigate, a cruiser and a supply tanker belonging to the Chinese Navy was first seen last week from the mainland Australia. He took a way that brought the subject to the east coast.
Frigette then moved towards Torres Strait between Australia and Papua New Guinea. It was sailing within 150 sea miles (240 km) along the coast of Sydney, financial Times The newspaper told.
The infection in the airspace above the South China Sea has recently increased.
Last week, Australia China, because its fighter jet dropped flares near an Australian Air Force aircraft patrolling in the South China Sea.
In response, Beijing said that Australia “violated Chinese sovereignty and threatened the Chinese national security.”
In 2024, Canberra accused Beijing of intercepting his sehoc helicopter by dropping flarers on his way.
China is ready for more dominance in the region by creating relations with Pacific Island countries. This has worried the US and Australia, who have enjoyed the influence in the region over the years.
On Thursday, Marles is meeting Papua New Guinea with his counterpart to discuss a defense treaty.