CCTV News: Ministry of National Defense spokesman Wu Qian answered questions from reporters on Australia's hype of Chinese ship fleet training activities.
Reporter: It is reported that three Chinese warships have recently been active in the waters near Australia and organized live-fire exercises. Australia accused China of lack of transparency, and Australia's air control agency also made a reminder that some airlines adjusted their flight plans. What is your comment on this?
Wu Qian: The Australian side’s remarks are completely inconsistent with the facts. The waters of the Chinese ship fleet training are far away from the Australian coastline and are completely in the high seas. During this period, China organized live-fire training for naval guns to sea on the basis of repeated safety notices in advance. China's actions are fully in line with international law and international practices and will not affect aviation flight safety. With this knowledge, Australia is deeply surprised and strongly dissatisfied with China's unreasonable accusations and deliberately hype.
China hopes that Australia will view the relationship between the two countries and the two militaries with an objective and rational attitude, be more sincere and more professional, and truly do something real for the stable development of the relationship between the two countries and the two militaries.
