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From China trade wars and tensions with Australia and the United States, to conflict in the South China Sea, get all your news updates.

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A RAAF Triton mock up aircraft at Blamey Square at Defence HQ in Canberra. The Federal Government is yet to determine how many Triton unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) will be used to patrol the nation's borders, monitoring energy infrastructure and any attempts by people to enter Australia illegally. The long-range drones can remain in the air for up to 33 hours at a time and operate at altitudes of more than 15,000 metres.

Australia’s $195b message to China

THE FEDERAL Government will embark on an unprecedented military expansion of our air, land, sea and intelligence capability to counter the rapid military build-up in Australia’s region.

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Savour Tasmania. Wrest Point Casino Executive Chef, Andre Kropp is heading to China as part of a Savour Tasmania delegation to increase demand for Tasmania's produce.

China meal costs a small fortune

CHINESE foodies wined and dined on $30,000 worth of Tasmanian wine, meat, abalone and crayfish at a taxpayer-funded event, new right to information documents show.

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Indian Navy personnel stand on the INS Vikramaditya, a modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier, during the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam on February 6, 2016. India kicked off a major display of maritime might, with ships from 50 navies converging on the country's east coast, as New Delhi seeks to boost its leadership in the region. Ninety ships including from the US, French, British and Chinese navies are taking part in the international fleet review in the Bay of Bengal -- a ceremonial inspection and parade of boats and crews. AFP PHOTO

Superpowers fight on our doorstep

SOUTH-EAST Asia is already crowded, with North Korea and China flexing their muscles. But now another growing military power is dipping its toe in the water.

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Minister for Veterans Affairs Stuart Robert during Question Time at Parliament House at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

PM sacks Stuart Robert over China trip

MALCOLM Turnbull has sacked his scandal plagued human services Minister Stuart Robert after all day meetings today in Sydney between the Prime Minister and his leadership group.

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