<h1>China's Naval Drills Near Australia & New Zealand Stir Concerns Over Short Notice Despite Legal Compliance</h1> China's recent live-fire naval exercises near Australia and New Zealand have raised concerns despite being conducted in international waters, where no country has sovereignty. The exercises, which involved the People's Liberation Army Navy, were legal under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. However, Australia and New Zealand were upset by the short notice given, which they argue did not allow sufficient time to ensure safety. China maintains that it complied with international law. The exercises highlight China's growing military presence and intelligence-gathering efforts in the region, prompting Australia and New Zealand to consider diplomatic and surveillance responses.