Foreign relations
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
Latest
Rudd operates as ‘foreign minister’ in DC: Top Biden adviser
US President Joe Biden’s top adviser on Asia has strongly backed Kevin Rudd, after the former PM made his first public comments since Donald Trump’s election victory.
- by Matthew Knott and Peter Hartcher
‘Turnaround’: Xi talks up China ties in G20 talks with Albanese
The Chinese president has acknowledged the “twists and turns” in Beijing’s relations with Australia during a meeting that sought to cement a strategic partnership rocked by trade disputes.
- by David Crowe
‘Dangerous’: Caroline Kennedy blasts cousin RFK Jr’s vaccine views
The departing US ambassador said: “I grew up with him, so I’ve known all this for a long time; others are just getting to know him.”
- by Matthew Knott
Exclusive
China relations
‘Meek and weak’: Former top diplomat blasts Albanese on China
Shingo Yamagami had an outspoken style as Japan’s ambassador to Australia. Now, he says, “I can finally speak my mind.”
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Kevin Rudd
Murdoch’s Ruddicide will fail. Here’s why Trump will warm to our Kevin
News Corp wants Kevin Rudd removed from his Washington post, but the envoy has already built a network within the Trump 2.0 White House.
- by Peter Hartcher
NZ’s anti-woke warrior Winston Peters is the Trump of the south
Once described as like “the drunk uncle at the wedding”, NZ’s deputy prime minister has proved the wiliest political survivor in the Pacific.
- by Matthew Knott
China’s message to world leaders as anxiety grows over Trump win
But tensions over China were apparent in Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Indonesia’s president, who spoke of the need to “lower the temperature” with Beijing.
- by David Crowe
Under fire from Trump-world, Rudd highlights his networking abilities
The former golf caddy who sent an ominous social media post about Australia’s top diplomat has been described as “the ultimate insider” in Donald Trump’s entourage.
- by Matthew Knott and David Crowe
Updated
Joe Biden
Biden, Xi to meet in Peru as PM arrives amid fears of Trump trade war
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived at an economic summit in Peru that is being overshadowed by the world leader who isn’t there – Donald Trump.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Trump diplomacy
Can PM tame Trump on trade? Perhaps, but we need to talk about Kevin
Preparing for the new US president, Anthony Albanese is attempting to walk an agreeable but assertive Australian path. It will take more than tough talk.
- by David Crowe
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