South China Sea
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Anxious Singapore urges Trump to stay engaged in South-East Asia
Leaders across the globe are coming to terms with what a second Trump presidency will mean for their patch. Here, he’s among the three most important players.
- by Zach Hope
Latest
Opinion
China relations
Xi’s grandiose plan for the Asia-Pacific is not working. Kevin Rudd knows why
China’s foreign policy, particularly in this region, often appears contradictory. But according to the former PM, it’s part of a broader but so far unsuccessful strategy.
- by Peter Hartcher
Analysis
China relations
In the job seven days, Asia’s newest leader is already standing up to China
Prabowo Subianto hadn’t even lived a day of his presidential honeymoon period when China started harassing a state-owned ship. What’s it all about?
- by Zach Hope
Opinion
US Votes 2024
How a Trump win would embolden China, and isolate Australia
Donald Trump’s restrained world view would, if he wins the US election, offer an effective thumbs-up to China’s military ambitions. The consequences for the region could be catastrophic.
- by Peter Hartcher
‘Small dogs on a leash’: Putin takes aim at Australia’s NATO links
Vladimir Putin has lashed Australia in a speech that praised China and castigated the West in another sign of deepening ties between Russia and China.
- by Rob Harris
China launches war games around Taiwan, drawing anger in Taipei, concern from Washington
The Chinese military says exercises are a “stern warning” as Taiwan denounces China’s “blatant provocations”.
- by Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee
Editorial
China relations
Chalmers’ visit a welcome sign of better ties with China
After a hostile hiatus, top-level economic dialogue between China and Australia is a positive step in a relationship that supports tens of thousands of jobs.
- The Herald's View
Wong says ‘rules are being bent, twisted and broken’ but avoids naming China as key actor
Australia US, India and Japan have called out Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea and cyber espionage but stopped short of naming China directly.
- by Lisa Visentin
China anchors ‘monster ship’ in Philippine waters of South China Sea
The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday for the need to “restore trust” and “rebuild confidence” to better manage maritime disputes.
- by Neil Jerome Morales
Australian warship deployed as clashes rise in South China Sea
Images and videos released by the Philippines military show a Chinese Coast Guard member is seen brandishing a pickaxe, while another used a knife to try to puncture the rubber hull of a boat. Credit: AFP News Agency
Exclusive
China relations
This US general says an Asia-Pacific NATO would help him sleep at night
As the number of Asia-Pacific security arrangements has risen, China has accused the United States of a hidden agenda.
- by Peter Hartcher
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