The recent and unexpected live-fire naval exercise conducted by China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) in the Tasman Sea has introduced a new dimension to the evolving security landscape of the Indo-Pacific. This rare demonstration of Chinese maritime firepower disrupted commercial air traffic, raised concerns among regional security officials, and underscored Beijing’s increasing naval reach … Leggi tutto The Strategic Implications of China’s Unannounced Live-Fire Naval Drill in the Tasman Sea