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‘Political suicide’: Yoon on edge as martial law fallout claims first scalp
Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun was seen as a central figure in the South Korean president’s declaration of martial law on Tuesday.
- by Lisa Visentin
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South Korean martial law call turns domestic politics into international crisis
The extraordinary events have shaken the democratic foundations of the nation of 51 million people.
- by Lisa Visentin
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China relations
Why four Australian judges have become a hot topic spoken about in hushed tones in Hong Kong
Penny Wong has made her strongest comments yet on the decision by the judges to continue working in Hong Kong amid concerns about a crackdown on political dissent.
- by Lisa Visentin
Despite all the tea in China, in Shanghai, the coffee is hot
On the streets of China’s financial and cosmopolitan hub, a caffeine-fuelled revolution is taking place.
- by Lisa Visentin
Media tycoon tells court he did not use Trump officials to influence policy on Hong Kong
Pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai has taken the stand for the first time since his arrest on national security charges.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Australians abroad
Australian man Gordon Ng sentenced in Hong Kong to more than seven years’ jail
The Australian was convicted in May on national security charges along with 13 other pro-democracy activists.
- by Lisa Visentin and Daniel Ceng
Lessons for Australia on board the world’s fastest train
At 500 kilometres an hour, the Maglev could revolutionise rail travel. But it’s also causing plenty of controversy.
- by Lisa Visentin and Eryk Bagshaw
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China relations
Trump’s choice of Rubio and Waltz sends tough Taiwan message to China
Two China hawks are poised to take up key roles in the Trump administration, shaping the direction of Sino-US policy and global security.
- by Lisa Visentin
Trump’s touted tariffs threaten to sweep up Aussie lobsters
Many economists are concerned a new trade war between the world’s two biggest economies will have flow-on consequences for Australia.
- by Lisa Visentin
Australia hopes to dazzle Chinese buyers with surf and turf
“It doesn’t get any better than this,” the Trade Minister Don Farrell remarked, framed by the city’s shimmering high-rise skyline.
- by Lisa Visentin
‘Whale is delicious’: The push to revive Japan’s whaling culture
These days, most Japanese people have either never eaten or rarely eat whale meat. But one filmmaker wants to change that.
- by Lisa Visentin
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