Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said China has formally protested against Australia's "wrong remarks" about the Hague's South China Sea ruling.
China has rebuked Australia's Foreign Minister over comments on the South China Sea dispute.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague concluded this week that China had no historic claim to the waters and it had violated the Philippines' economic and sovereign rights. China rejected the ruling, having declined to participate in the case, saying the court had no jurisdiction.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry says it is shocked by Julie Bishop's remarks that China should abide by the decision, and that Australia will continue freedom of navigation flights.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang says the comments could threaten bilateral relations. "Honestly speaking, I'm a bit shocked at Bishop's comments," Mr Lu said.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Marise Payne says Ms Bishop's comments should not surprise China.
We will demonstrate our commitment to Freedom of Navigation or Freedom of overflight, Payne said.
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