The Chinese Navy and Australian warships (pictured) were engaged in a stand-off last week after a confrontation in the South China Sea
Daily Mail: Chinese Navy confronts Australian warships in the South China Sea after sailing near islands claimed by Beijing - as tensions between the two nations escalate
* Chinese Navy confronted Australian warships in the South China Sea last week
* Australian vessels were near the Spratly Islands when the incident happened
* Ships are in the region while heading to military war games with Japan and US
The Chinese Navy and Australian warships were engaged in a stand-off last week after a confrontation in the South China Sea.
The Australian vessels were sailing close to the Spratly Islands - which are claimed by Beijing as well as the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam - when the incident happened, the ABC reported.
Australian warships - including HMAS Canberra, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stuart, HMAS Arunta and HMAS Sirius - are on exercise in the region ahead of military war games off Hawaii with the US and Japan.
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More News On China's Navy Confronting Australian Ships In The South China Sea
South China Sea: Australian warships encounter Chinese navy in disputed waters -- The Guardian
Australian warships encounter Chinese navy in contested South China Sea -- ABC News Online
China vs Australia: Chinese Navy ‘Confronts’ Australian Navy in the South China Sea -- EurAsian Times
Australian warships 'confronted' by Chinese Navy in disputed South China Sea -- WION
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Is it the Spratly's the Chinese are guarding or all their man made islands in the vicinity?
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