Australian defence leaders given 'no advance warning' of China's live-fire naval exercises
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Australian defence officials yesterday revealed they were given no advance warning that China was preparing to carry out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea last week, between Australia and New Zealand. They confirm they only learnt about the drills from a Virgin Australia pilot - after commercial airlines picked up radio communications from Chinese naval officers. Guest: Admiral Chris Barrie, former Chief of Australia's Defence Forces Producer: Sally Sara and Anne Barker