China hits out at hack claims
China has called on sections of the media in Australia to “stop tarnishing China’s reputation” by accusing it of cyber hacking.
Foreign Affairs
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Any Chinese attack on democracy raises dilemma
If the ‘sophisticated state actor’ behind the cyber attacks on our democracy was China, it’s a tough dilemma for Australia.
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‘Five Eyes’ security group in global hunt for hackers
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‘Human error’ in Hakeem case
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Chinese investment falls 17pc
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Major parties hacked: PM
The computer networks of Australia’s major political parties have been attacked by a “sophisticated state actor”.
Vanuatu pact ‘non-exclusive’
Australia has been unable to secure an exclusive security agreement with Vanuatu.
US, China ‘on collision course’ over power US, China ‘on collision course’
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Israeli psychiatrist ‘met up with minister over Leifer’
A senior Israeli politician is being investigated for trying to prevent the extradition of a former Australian school principal.
Anti-Jewish jock’s tour sparks fury
Polish community leaders have expressed outrage at the Australian speaking tour of an “extremist” radio presenter.
Groups back Huang over visa
More than 120 Chinese community organisations in Australia have declared their support for banned Chinese political donor Huang Xiangmo.
Sign-off looms for Indonesia trade deal
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US spy boss warns of China election meddling
The former head of the largest US intelligence agency says Australia should be ‘mindful’ of China in the federal election.
Chief denies cops blew whistle on Araibi
Andrew Colvin seeks to clear the AFP for alerting Thailand to footballer Hakeem al-Araibi’s illegitimate Interpol red notice.
Lawyers haven’t seen writer held in China
The government has expressed concern that detained Australian-Chinese writer Yang Hengjun has not had access to legal advice.
Israeli minister probed over case
A senior Israeli politician is being investigated over allegations he interfered in the extradition of a former Australian principal.
Australia, Indonesia deal close
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‘Fewer Chinese working here since FTA’
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‘Madness’ to block NZ deportation law: MP
Labor’s move to oppose legislation expanding the government’s ability to revoke criminals’ visas has been labelled ‘madness’.
China ‘not to blame’ for attacks
China has rejected suggestions that its agencies were behind a cyber attack on federal parliament.
Morrison banks on boats
The boats are back, at least in spirit, as the Liberal government cashes in on keeping the conversation going on border security.
China denies Canberra hack
China has rejected as a ‘smear’ suggestions that its agencies have been behind the cyber attack on federal parliament last week.
How Thais solved a dilemma
Until the moment of his release, Hakeem al-Araibi’s chances of returning to Australia had been growing more remote by the day.
Araibi goal realised: freedom in a nation he loves
Footballer and refugee Hakeem al-Araibi is yet to become a citizen, but yesterday he declared: ‘Australia is my country.’
Australia a ‘giant baby’: Huang
Banned Chinese businessman Huang Xiangmo has described Australia as being like a ‘giant baby’.
Anti-China rhetoric ‘the ghost of Red Scare’
A leading Chinese academic has warned Australia about its growing anti-China rhetoric.
Beijing protests Taiwan exhibit
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