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Chinese Warships Spotted Off Australia Coast

Chinese Warships Spotted Off Australia Coast

Bloomberg20-02-2025

Three Chinese warships have been spotted in international waters off the coast of Sydney, likely testing diplomatic ties between Canberra and Beijing. Bloomberg Ben Westcott reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

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