Whatever happens in the near term, it is obvious that there is a serious arms race occurring for dominance in the South China Sea.

Chinese state-run media has released menacing footage of its live fire exercises in the Tasman Sea, as more passengers planes were reportedly diverted while flying between Australia and New Zealand.

The Tasman Sea is a 900,000 square mile area of water ... Its not limited to the VLS. In front of the bridge is a 130-mm gun as well as a 30-mm close-in weapon system. At the bow of the Type ...

New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on Wednesday. The issue was a lack of notice ...

China Says Tasman Sea Navy Firing Drills 'In Line' With International Law By Laurie Chen BEIJING (Reuters) -Recent unprecedented live-fire drills by China's navy in the Tasman Sea between ...

The unusual appearance of Chinese naval ships in the Tasman Sea sparked fears that live-fire exercises were launched, putting the area on high alert. Airlines flying over the sea were warned by ...

(AP Photo/Eric Gay) MELBOURNE – Airliners were over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand when the Chinese navy warned they were flying over a secret live-fire exercise ...

Australia warned international airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships conducting a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea, Foreign Minister Penny ...

Minister of Defence Judith Collins said that China has launched a live-firing activity in the Tasman Sea following a warning on Friday and Saturday. “We are aware of reporting from the New ...

Three Chinese navy vessels have entered the Tasman Sea, off of Australia's coast. The New Zealand Defence Force is monitoring the vessels - which are about 280 kilometres east of Sydney.

He did not directly address questions about whether more Tasman Sea drills could be expected, or whether Australia and New Zealand would get more timely warnings in future. New Zealand's Foreign ...