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

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

Former foreign minister Alexander Downer has branded Australia a “defence shambles” after the nation had to be warned by a commercial pilot about Chinese warships' live-fire drills off the east coast.

Taiwan says it has detected 45 Chinese aircraft flying nearby as Beijing pursues a seeming intimidation strategy. Fears of a Chinese takeover are rampant amid uncertainty over US support of the ...

Defence Minister Richard Marles has defended New Zealand’s ­delayed warning to Australia on a live-fire drill by three Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea, ­arguing that “it wasn’t a real incident” and ...

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The arrival of Chinese warships near our coast is not a crisis. Treating it as one – with over-the-top indignation – ...

Our Government has raised concerns about China's warships in the Tasman Sea, with Foreign Minister Winston Peters has ...

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

Australia's Defence Minister has reminded the population to stay calm as the Chinese warships move further in.

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