Chinese Navy Conducts Second Live Firing Drill in International Waters Near New Zealand

It comes a day after a similar drill was conducted in the waters between New Zealand and Australia.
Chinese Navy Conducts Second Live Firing Drill in International Waters Near New Zealand
A Chinese naval ship is seen in a file photo. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi/via Reuters
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A second live firing exercise was reportedly conducted in international waters near New Zealand by the Chinese navy on Feb. 22, a day after a similar drill caused several airlines to alter flight paths.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was unclear where the Chinese naval vessels were headed and for what purpose.

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