The visit comes as the U.S. is assisting Australia in acquiring conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarines.

China previously said it "reserves all options" against the self-ruled Taiwan, refusing to renounce the use of force.

A Defence expert says the east coast is getting a taste of what it’s like for West Australians with Chinese ships lurking off ...

The escalation comes a day after Taiwan accused Beijing of conducting live-fire exercises without prior warning in an area ...

An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted ...

Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday reported a surge in Chinese military activity the previous day, but officials said they ...

There are mounting questions for both the federal government and Australian Defence Force today over China's live-fire ...

After reports emerged in January that Chinese warships tracked a Canadian navy vessel passing through the disputed South ...

Taiwan on Wednesday condemned China for provocative behaviour after saying Beijing's military would hold "shooting" drills ...

Richard Marles has called for calm over the Chinese warships off Australia's coast, reminding citizens that the vessels have ...

Sailing in Australia’s exclusive economic zone, the three vessels were not breaking international law, but they were ...

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