Activity by Chinese military ships in the Tasman Sea is likely to have a strong effect on public opinion and public perceptions, a defence expert says.

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Minister of Defence Judith Collins said that China has launched a live-firing activity in the Tasman Sea following a warning on Friday and Saturday. “We are aware of reporting from the New Zealand ...

An international relations professor is warning China's activity in the Tasman Sea shows it wants to establish a permanent ...