Yesterday
Beijing lashes Australia over ‘China threat’ meeting with allies
China has condemned Australia and its allies for stoking regional tensions.
China can choose to be ‘a reliable partner’ or not: Bessent
The US treasury secretary said the way for China to bolster its economy “is through a level of fiscal stimulus and to stop over-manufacturing”.
The great Trump riddle on China
Nothing with the president’s policy on the Asian nation is predictable. Does he care about Taiwan? Does he want to decouple from Beijing? Let’s toss a coin.
This Month
Trump always chickens out on foreign policy too
Despite his rhetoric about fire and fury, the president is nervous about the use of force and adopts the TACO strategy.
The plight of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai shames us all
The founder of the pro-democracy “Apple Daily” newspaper has been held in solitary confinement for 4½ years. It is time to turn sympathy into action, and words into meaningful measures.
Trump tests the world’s nervous system – again
The president’s fury at being mockingly labelled TACO on tariffs may be enough to ensure that he proceeds on schedule.
China slams Hegseth’s claims of ‘imminent’ Taiwan invasion
Beijing says the US defence secretary’s comments that it is rehearsing for the real deal ‘ignored the calls of regional countries for peace and development’.
Will Albanese stand up to Trump on trade and defence?
If played carefully, the US will have to accept Canberra can’t be kicked around, if for no other reason than they need the military bases on Australian soil.
How the US plans to fight off Chinese invasion of Taiwan
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned on Saturday that the threat from China was real and an invasion of Taiwan could be imminent.
US to support Indo-Pacific allies against ‘imminent’ China threat: Hegseth
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China.
May
‘Grim’ risk of nuclear arms race as US presses for defence budget boost
Defence Minister Richard Marles will tell a top security forum an updated arms control regime is needed to prevent war.
Toll, super funds join suitors for Chinese-owned Darwin Port
The logistics powerhouse would add an Australian flavour to a bid by an American private equity fund for the controversial asset.
Chinese envoy slams ‘ethically questionable’ takeover of Darwin Port
Beijing’s ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says Chinese port owner Landbridge shouldn’t be punished by having its lease ended on security grounds.
China’s plea to PM: let us into trans-Pacific trade deal
Australia has publicly backed Indonesia to join the CPTPP but hasn’t been as supportive of China’s bid.
Australia backs talks for Pacific-Europe bloc to resist Trump tariffs
Trade Minister Don Farrell said Australia was looking to work with other countries to keep free trade flowing.
Yang appeals to PM to intensify push to free him from Chinese prison
Jailed Australian writer Yang Hengjun is urging Anthony Albanese to use his re-election to intensify efforts to have him repatriated for urgent medical care.
Xi Jinping congratulates Albanese, urges closer ties
The leader says he is prepared to “advance the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership in a steady fashion”.
What if China invaded Taiwan? This TV drama paints a visceral picture
Controversial series “Zero Day” is the first to realistically depict a Chinese assault on the democratic but divided island.
China removes ban on Boeing deliveries after US trade truce
The move comes as the US president said he expected to speak with China’s Xi Jinping maybe at the end of the week.
Li Ka-shing’s China clash unnerves rich investors in Hong Kong
The billionaire tycoon is under fire from Beijing over his blockbuster ports deal with America’s BlackRock.