Three Chinese navy vessels, including a frigate, a cruiser, and a supply tanker, were recently spotted off Australia's eastern coast, prompting heightened surveillance by Australia and New Zealand. Defence Minister Richard Marles acknowledged the presence as unusual yet noted that there is no threat posed by the vessels, which are operating in international waters and complying with international law. Meanwhile, the situation arises amidst ongoing tensions between Australia and China, particularly following a recent incident involving a Chinese fighter jet and an Australian military plane.
We are keeping a close watch on them, and we will make sure we are watching every move, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said in a television interview.
It's not unprecedented. But it is an unusual event, Marles said, stressing the vessels were not a threat and that they were engaging in accordance with international law.
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