Seven Chinese Warships Shadow NZ Navy Vessel

7 Chinese warships followed our navy vessel in East Asia, New Zealand says

Wellington says ship was to carry out surveillance and deterrence activities to bolster UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea.

7 Chinese ships ‘shadowed’ New Zealand vessel tracking North Korean smuggling

Chinese warships stalked New Zealand’s largest ship last month as it carried out routine surveillance on potential North Korean maritime smuggling in international waters, according to Wellington on Monday.  Seven Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels “shadowed” the HMNZS Aotearoa during its monitoring operation between the East China and Yellow Seas in November, the […]

NZ navy ship shadowed by seven Chinese warships

The NZDF says the seven different warships kept a "safe and professional distance" throughout.

Seven Chinese warships shadow NZ Navy vessel

A Cheng Kung-class frigate of the People's Liberation Army (Navy) can be seen monitoring HMNZS Aotearoa's actions while on patrol. Photo: Supplied / NZDF A New Zealand navy ship sailing in East Asia was shadowed by seven Chinese warships, the Defence Force has confirmed.