Albanese criticizes China over warship's use of sonar that injured an Australian naval diver
- The incident resulted in an injury and highlighted the need for better communication protocols between militaries.
- HMAS Toowoomba was conducting a diving operation in Japan's exclusive economic zone when a Chinese destroyer approached, operated its sonar unsafely, and caused minor injuries to divers .
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described a Chinese warship's behavior as dangerous and unprofessional during an incident with an Australian navy vessel, causing damage to bilateral ties.
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China rejeita acusação da Austrália sobre incidente com navio que causou feridos
A China rejeitou a acusação da Austrália sobre um incidente com um navio que causou feridos. A embarcação “não se envolveu em atividade que pudesse afetar as operações de mergulho”, referiu Wu Qian.
China rejects Australia’s accusation of unsafe sea conduct
Beijing officials have spoken against allegations that a Chinese destroyer operated its sonar device near divers from the Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Toowoomba, causing them minor injuries. The denial came after Australia’s Defense Minister Richard Marles said in a statement at the weekend that the “unsafe and unprofessional interaction” with a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) destroyer occurred in international waters, inside Japan’s excl…
China denies Australia's 'inconsistent' accusations over Chinese warship incident - La Prensa Latina Media
Beijing, Nov 21 (EFE).- China denied claims by Australia which it said were “completely inconsistent with the facts” accusing the Chinese navy of acting in a dangerous and unprofessional manner against Australian military divers in international waters near Japan. “Australia’s remarks are completely inconsistent with the facts. China firmly opposes this and has lodged stern representations with Australia,” Chinese defense ministry spokesperson W…
What the Chinese sonar incident that injured Australian navy divers tells us about Xi's relationship with Albanese and the West
Just days before Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese shook hands at the APEC summit, Australian divers were injured by Chinese sonar. It begs the question, is the on-stage diplomacy all for show?
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