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China rejects Australia's claim that their sonar injured navy divers

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 21 Nov 2023, 8:21pm
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles. Photo / AP

China rejects Australia's claim that their sonar injured navy divers

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 21 Nov 2023, 8:21pm

China has fired back at Australia's claims that their sonar technology was responsible for injuring navy divers.

Australian defence minister Richard Marles says several divers from the HMAS Toowoomba sustained injuries from sonar pulses emitted from a Chinese warship.

The Chinese Government has accused Australia of making 'rude and irresponsible' statements in regards to their sonar technology, after allegations surfaced.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Prime Minister Albanese has also criticised China's use of sonar.

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