According to news from the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of National Defense of China held a regular press conference on the afternoon of July 29. Colonel Wu Qian, Director of the Information Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and spokesman of the Ministry of National Defense, answered reporters’ questions.
Reporter: According to Australian media reports, the navies of the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan and other countries began to carry out the Exercise Saber Guardian 21 in mid-July. The Australian military is concerned that two spy ships of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army are approaching the east coast of Australia. The Australian Defence Minister said that the Australian side keeps a close watch on this. What opinions does China have on this issue?
Wu Qian: Chinese ships sailing on the high seas are in compliance with relevant international laws and international practices. They are completely legitimate and legal. We hope that Australia will not be nervous and will truly respect China’s rights in relevant waters under international law.
The two recent military exercises of the United States and Australia are believed to be clearly aimed at China.