Planes warned of hazard in airspace where Chinese warships seen
Commercial pilots have been warned of a potential hazard in the airspace between Australia and New Zealand, where three Chinese warships are operating.
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) said earlier this week it was keeping close watch on three Chinese military ships which have been spotted just 150 nautical miles from Sydney after moving steadily down the east coast of Australia over recent days.
People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang.
The ADF said in a statement on Wednesday night it was “monitoring the People’s Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class cruiser named Zunyi and the Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu, which continue to operate to the east of Australia.”
The Defence Department and NZ Defence Department have been contacted for comment.
