New Zealand is aware of the Chinese naval task group operating off Australia and is monitoring it.
According to the Australian Defence Department, the Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class Cruiser named Zunyi and the Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu have continued sailing down the coast after being spotted to the north east of the country last week, the ABC reported.
The ships are understood to be sailing east of Sydney. British newspaper the Financial Times is reporting that the ships are about 150 nautical miles from the coast.
Former Defence Minister, Wayne Mapp joins Emile Donovan to discuss the situation.
Photo: AFP / Australian Defence Force
