Australian Navy Divers Injured by Chinese Warship's Sonar Pulses

A Chinese warship has been accused of injuring Australian Navy divers with sonar pulses during a confrontation in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
The Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba was forced to stop due to tangled fishing nets around its propellers, and as divers worked to clear the nets, a Chinese Navy destroyer approached and began to operate its hull-mounted sonar.
Despite the Australian crew communicating that a dive was underway and asking the Chinese vessel to keep clear, the destroyer moved even closer, likely causing minor injuries to the divers due to the sonar pulses.
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles branded the Chinese action as 'unsafe and unprofessional conduct' and said Canberra had expressed 'serious concerns' to the Chinese government.
The incident could affect improving relations between China and Australia, which had seen eased trade sanctions and the possibility of more positive future ties following a successful visit to Beijing by Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier this month.