Australia says its navy divers were likely injured by the Chinese navy's 'unsafe' use of sonar

Saturday, 18 November 2023
Australia has accused the Chinese navy of causing minor injuries to Australian naval divers by operating sonar near their ship. The Australian government has expressed concerns to China over the unsafe conduct. The incident occurred while the Australian ship was clearing fishing nets from its propellers in international waters. Analysts fear that such actions could lead to a conflict. The incident comes after prime minister Anthony Albanese's visit to Beijing to improve relations.

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