Canberra’s claim that Beijing failed to give enough notice is ‘completely inconsistent with the facts’, Chinese defence ministry says.

China is "deeply surprised and strongly dissatisfied" with Australia's groundless accusations and deliberate hype over the People's Liberation Army's exercises in international waters, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Sunday.

The Chinese Defense Ministry on Sunday rejected Australia's "lack of transparency" accusation about the recent activities of three Chinese warships and live-fire drills in waters near Australia, stressing that China's actions are in full compliance with international law and practices and will not affect aviation safety.

China’s Defense Ministry says that Australia made “unreasonable accusations” and deliberately hyped the situation after three planes headed to New Zealand changed course in midflight because of live-f