Documents show New Zealand unease over Chinese warships in South Pacific
- New Zealand was alarmed when China sent powerful warships on unprecedented missions in the South Pacific without explanation.
- The flotilla included one of China's most advanced warships, a Renhai-class destroyer, described as its "most capable surface combatant".
- New Zealand and Australia expressed concerns over the lack of notification and transparency from China regarding the naval drills.
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This winter, 3 Chinese warships were seen near the coasts of New Zealand. Among them was a Renhai Type 055 destroyer, one of the most advanced warships in the world. - Chinese incursions into the South Pacific: what do we know about the Type 055 destroyer, this ultra-perfect warship? (International).
Documents Show New Zealand Unease Over Chinese Warships In South Pacific
China set off alarm bells in New Zealand when it dispatched powerful warships on unprecedented missions in the South Pacific without explanation, according to military documents obtained by AFP. Beijing has spent years expanding its reach in the southern Pacific Ocean, courting island nations with
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