Albo given the red carpet in Beijing
Anthony Albanese has been given a very warm welcome in Beijing ahead of his big meet with the world’s second-most powerful man.
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Big call on US’ ‘unreasonable’ Taiwan order
A Liberal frontbencher says the United States “can’t expect” Australia to declare its military position on a hypothetical position on Taiwan.
Twiggy praises Albo’s iron mission
Mining magnate Twiggy Forrest has praised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s attitude towards long-term business opportunities in the Australia-China relationship.
Albo’s China praise-fest with CCP chief
Anthony Albanese has heaped praise on China alongside a senior CCP official in Shanghai as his hosts bombard him with a charm offensive.
‘One million jobs’: Albo’s big China push
Anthony Albanese is in China spruiking Australia as the number one place to see for big spending holiday-makers.
‘Taiwan’: Albo hit with huge question in China
Anthony Albanese has been hit with an uncomfortable question on one of the most thorny topics in China.
US wants answers from Aus over war role
US officials have asked Australia for a “clear sense” of what to expect in the event of war breaking out, new reports claim.
Avoid at all costs’: Expat’s warning on nation
She lived. Her best friend didn’t. Now, one survivor of Laos’ methanol poisoning tragedy is sounding the alarm.
High stakes as Albo lands in China
One major issue is looming large over Anthony Albanese’s high-stakes visit to China against a backdrop of regional uncertainty in the Pacific.
‘Never heard of it’: Crash detail stuns experts
An aviation expert has been left stunned by a bombshell detail into the Air India crash that killed 260 people.
Albo eyes tourism in six-day China trip
Australia’s $9.2bn tourism links with China will be a dominant part during the PM’s trip to China, with pandas and a spot of football diplomacy on the agenda.
Trump picks Sydney man for plum posting
A former Sydney councillor and self-confessed “alpha male” has been picked by Donald Trump to represent the US in a high-level position.
Thorny issue as Albo heads to China
A thorny issue has been raised as Anthony Albanese readies for his imminent state visit to China.
Plea to Albo over Aussie jailed in China
As Anthony Albanese prepares to fly to China, a friend of detained Australian Yang Hengjun said Australia’s “good word” has been taken as “a weakness”.
Albo to meet Xi on six-day China trip
Anthony Albanese is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where he is expected to discuss key issues including trade and tourism.
Albo murky on Beijing’s AI bid
Anthony Albanese has kept schtum on a Chinese offer made amid tensions between Canberra and Washington.
Laos drink poisoning victim’s plea
A survivor of the Laos methanol poisoning that killed two Australian girls is speaking out on the harrowing experience and what still needs to be changed.
Ley issues mea culpa to Chinese Aussies
After losing and failing to win back a key voter group, Sussan Ley conceded the party “didn’t get it right” during the election and has vowed to do better.
‘Hundreds of billions’: Price of China threat
A Coalition heavyweight has put a price on what countering China without the US would cost Australians.
China is digging a 10,000 metre hole
China has mysteriously begun digging a 10,000m-deep hole as it searches for ways to become the world’s biggest economy.
Japan fears ‘megaquake’ with 300,000 deaths
Japan is preparing for a possible “megaquake” with a feared death toll of up to 300,000 people.
‘Do not need:’ Huge China base call
The Prime Minister of Fiji has given a definitive answer on whether he backs China setting up a military base in the Pacific.
‘Empty-handed’: Minister’s US trip slammed
Australia’s chief diplomat is coming home from the US “empty-handed”, according to the opposition.
Demand for Russia to pay over MH17
More than a decade after 38 Australians were killed in the downing of MH17, Russia has still not paid a cent to families.
Aussie issue with China’s ‘great power’
Australia’s chief diplomat has given a blunt assessment of China’s behaviour in the region and how it is “asserting its influence”.
Albo hits back at ‘absurd’ defence claim
Anthony Albanese has rejected an “absurd” detail in a report on the combat readiness of Australia’s warships.
‘I don’t know’: Albo riled by China question
Anthony Albanese has shot back zesty responses to questions about comments made by China’s ambassador.
Passengers watch in horror as planes collide
Passengers on-board a Boeing 787 watched in horror as it sliced through an Airbus plane’s tail while taxiing for takeoff.
Japan executes man for sick crimes
A 34-year-old man has suffered agonising final moments in the first execution in years. This is what he did.
Aussies warned after Thailand law change
The major development comes three years after Thailand became the first Asian country to decriminalise cannabis.
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