China to join naval war games off Australia despite strained ties

China's navy will join 26 countries in military exercises off Australia's north coast this month, but not live-fire drills, Australia's defense minister said on Wednesday at a time of strained ties between the two nations.

from Reuters: World News https://www.reuters.com/article/us-australia-defence-china/china-to-join-naval-war-games-off-australia-despite-strained-ties-idUSKBN1KM3CN?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews