China on Sunday dismissed Australia’s allegations that it did not give enough notice before conducting naval exercises in international water.
China’s Defense Ministry stated that Canberra had made “unfair allegations” and the situation after three flights was deliberately “hypnotized”, which was outstanding the live fire drill of Beijing.
On Saturday, China, for the second consecutive day, conducted a live-fire naval exercise between Australia and New Zealand in international waters, causing disruption in flights.
Three passenger flights leading to New Zealand were diverted, after which both Australia and New Zealand complained of insufficient prior information.
Marls said that while China did not violate international law, it did not follow the best practice of giving 12-24 hours of notice, and Canberra provoked the issue with Beijing.
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marls said on Saturday that the government has not yet given a satisfactory answer from China as a question of a notice of drill, which is hee O what is “disappointing” for commercial aviation.
What did China say?
Ministry top spokesperson Wu Quan said that China did not violate international law and issued prior notice.
Wu said in a statement posted on the website of the Ministry of Defense, “During this period, China repeatedly conducted a live-fire training of naval guns towards the sea on the origin of issuing pre-security notices.”
He said, “relevant comment from the Australian side is completely inconsistent with facts,” he said.
Wu said that there was no impact on air security for passenger aircraft.
“Australia, knowing this completely, made improper allegations against China and deliberately hypnotized it,” Wu said.
“We are deeply surprised and strongly dissatisfied.”
Edited by ZAC Crellin
