Chinese spy ship sent to monitor US-Australia joint war exercises

Sydney: – China, restless because of the joint war exercises being held between the United States and Australia, has sent its spy ship to monitor the exercises. Earlier, too, the reports of China spying on the US-Australia war exercises had surfaced. But China has exhibited its restlessness for the first time by sending two ships to spy on the exercises. Meanwhile, the United States successfully tested the Patriot missile system during the exercises.

The Talisman Saber is a biennial military exercise between the United States and Australia. A large number of marines from both countries have participated in the exercises, which last for about a month. Air force and missile defence units of the US Pacific Command are participating in this year’s exercise. Earlier, it was reported that China had sent a spy ship to monitor the exercises, which began last week. But another Chinese spy ship has reached the island of Papua New Guinea.

The Australian media reported the news of the Chinese spy ship. The Australian news channel says it is ‘fantastic’ that China has sent two ships to monitor the Talisman Saber exercises. The Australian government took cognisance of the movements of the Chinese boat. Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan said that Australia is committed to the rules of maritime freedom and expects others to abide by them. The Chinese media claims that the Chinese ship has scared Australia.

Meanwhile, international analysts claim that this year’s war exercises between the United States and Australia have made China restless. The Australian Morrison government has taken an aggressive stance in the tensions that have developed with China over the past few months. At the same time, Australia indicated its participation in the US Naval Task Force to stop China. There were reports of US-Australia strategic planning against China. In addition, the Morrison government announced plans to upgrade Australia’s military base in the north. International analysts say China, restless with the developments, has sent two of its ships.