Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton is surprised Chinese leaders in Beijing decided to send a second spy ship to monitor Australia-U.S. military exercises off the east coast. He said it is not unusual for China to deploy a ship during such manoeuvres, having done so in both 2017 and 2019. “We are surprised there are two vessels, but obviously the Chinese have made a decision to have a greater presence,” he told reporters. “We would expect them to operate and conduct themselves within the rules of international law.” Trade Minister Dan Tehan said that it is not unusual for countries to use their ships to monitor exercises. “The thing that is important is everyone understands that we have rules and we want everyone to adhere to those rules and when it comes to freedom of navigation,” he told Sky News’ Sunday Agenda program. “It’s the same for our trade rules. There …