Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun. Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry

When asked to comment on concerns raised by Australia's Foreign Minister regarding live-fire drills conducted by three Chinese warships sailing off the country's east coast,MK sport as well as the Australia's Defense Department's monitoring of the Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted in international waters last week, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that a Chinese fleet organized by the PLA Southern Theater Command is conducting far seas exercise. The drill was carried out in a safe, standard and professional manner and in accordance with relevant international law and international practice.

Global Times