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HK media mogul Jimmy Lai convicted under Beijing-imposed national security law
The 78-year-old, an outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party and a vocal democracy campaigner, faces potential life imprisonment.
- Lisa Visentin
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The married scientists torn apart by a COVID bioweapon theory
In 2020, a Chinese virologist fled to the US, aided by allies of Donald Trump who sought to promote her unproven theories about the origins of COVID-19. Her husband still can’t find her.
- Katie J.M. Baker
Detained in China, Cheng Lei missed ‘being a human’. One defiant act helped her survive
The Australian journalist and author, who was incarcerated in Beijing in 2020 for three years, on enduring prison, embracing life – and keeping perspective.
- Benjamin Law
US allies that don’t step up ‘will face consequences’, Hegseth warns on eve of Ausmin
At a major defence conference, civilian and military officials also spoke of the ongoing difficulty in building more nuclear-powered submarines, which Australia will depend on under the AUKUS agreement.
- Michael Koziol
Treat or trick? Why Trump won the trade truce but may yet lose the war
The US president has effectively wielded tariffs as a weapon to beat other countries into advantageous deals. But Beijing has shown it can - and will - fight back.
- Michael Koziol
- Opinion
- Trade wars
Trump brought knives, but China brought a bazooka
Despite Donald Trump’s rare earths deal with Anthony Albanese, it will take years for America to shed its dependence on China’s critical minerals. But China faces challenges, too.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
Prince Andrew caught up in spy case rocking Britain
Fresh details about the Duke of York’s dealings in China add to pressure on King Charles to strip Andrew – already in the firing line over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein – of his remaining royal privileges.
- Allegra Mendelson and Poppy Wood
- Opinion
- World markets
The world is watching as China unveils its new five-year plan
As China’s leadership gathers to discuss the country’s economic plan, President Xi Jinping is more likely to tinker with the strategy than change course.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
- Opinion
- China relations
Where will Dan Andrews be when the Chinese tanks roll?
The former Victorian premier is not the only ex-politician monetising connections made during office – just the most blatant one.
- Cheng Lei
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- China relations
Revealed: Details of private meetings Daniel Andrews held with leading Chinese business figures
The former Victorian premier began deepening his business networks in China less than a year after he resigned.
- Eryk Bagshaw
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