Lowy Institute Senior Fellow Richard McGregor says China’s “late” accusations of Australia’s military spying, raises “questions of doubt”. Mr McGregor’s comments come as China accused Australia of trying to spy on naval exercises following a confrontation with ADF forces last week.

Former DFAT Australia China Council scholar Andrew Phelan says China accusing Australia of spying on its military is sending a “message” towards US allies and the Yellow Sea. Mr Phelan joined Sky News Australia to discuss the recent confrontation between a Chinese fighter jet and an Australian Navy helicopter.