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The Australian's are pissed off as well - they, a few hours back summoned Chinese ambassador.
Australia expresses concern over China air defence zone - Australia Network News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
So have the South Koreans and the Japanese.
"Australia has made clear its opposition to any coercive or unilateral actions to change the status quo in the East China Sea," Ms Bishop said in a statement.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade called in Chinese Ambassador Ma Zhaoxu on Monday to explain Beijing's intentions and hear the Australian Government's concerns.
Australia expresses concern over China air defence zone - Australia Network News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
So have the South Koreans and the Japanese.
Later Monday, Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Akitaka Saiki summoned Chinese Ambassador Cheng Yonghua to protest the move in person, a day after Saiki's deputy protested to China by phone. Cheng balked at Japan's complaint, refusing to retract the measures.
South Korea's Defense Ministry summoned China's military attache in Seoul, saying the zone is unacceptable because it was drawn unilaterally, according to ministry officials. Defense Ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said South Korea's control over the area remains unchanged and that Seoul won't notify China when its planes pass through the region.