China News Service, July 29. In response to Australia’s claim that two Chinese People’s Liberation Army reconnaissance ships approached Australia’s east coast, at a regular press conference held by the Ministry of National Defense on the afternoon of the 29th, the Director of the Ministry of National Defense Information Bureau and the Ministry of National Defense News spoke Colonel Wu Qian said that Chinese ships sailing on the high seas are in compliance with relevant international laws and international practices and 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.
According to Australian media reports, the navies of the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan and other countries began to carry out the "Guard Sabre-2021" exercise in mid-July.
The Australian military is concerned that two reconnaissance ships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army are approaching the east coast of Australia.
The Australian Defense Minister said that the Australian side keeps a close watch on this.
In response, Wu Qian made the above response.