Trade group aims to blunt China
Former top US official urges Australia to consider joining a trilateral coalition pushing back at Chinese protectionism.
Foreign Affairs
Pawn in brutal game of revenge
Thailand’s role in Hakeem al-Araibi’s ordeal — and the timing of the Red Notice against him — raises some troubling questions.
Beijing protests Taiwan exhibit
Beijing has formally protested the exhibition of Chinese artworks from a renowned Taiwan museum, at the NSW Art Gallery.
Beijing is plotting takeover via Pilbara airstrip: Palmer
Clive Palmer claims the Chinese Communist Party may be plotting a takeover of Australia through an airstrip in the Pilbara.
Beijing cops diplomatic protest over treaty breach Diplomatic protest lodged with Beijing
Australia has lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing over the detention of three Australian citizens originally from China.
Canberra denies red notice claim
The Australian government has strongly rejected Thailand’s suggestion it requested Hakeem Al-Araibi be detained.
Firm distances itself from banned Chinese tycoon
The Australian government has confirmed that billionaire political donor Huang Xiangmo has had his permanent residency cancelled.
Refugee standoff ‘is your problem’
The Thai government has urged Australia and Bahrain to resolve the Hakeem al-Araibi case, as it faces pressure to intervene.
‘We’ll fight tooth and nail’
Matt Canavan says voters endorsed the Coalition’s border policies but Labor warns the PM can’t “simply ignore” the Phelps’s bill if it passes.
Aussie in plea deal over sales to Iran
An Australian has admitted smuggling aircraft components to Iran, in breach of sanctions.
US warning of foreign interference in federal election
A US political strategist says Australia must step up its awareness of potential foreign government election interference — including from Russia and China.
Livestock exporter hits reset button
The livestock exporter that triggered the crisis in Australia’s live sheep trade to the Middle East is trying to save its reputation.
Australia joins withdrawal talks
One of the nation’s top diplomats will attend key talks on US plans to withdraw troops from the Middle East this week.
‘What I would tell Xi’
Tony Abbott spoke of his ‘serious concerns‘ about the actions of Xi Jinping’s government in a speech at a Chinese New Year function.
Leftist bid to scare off coal money Leftist bid to scare off coal cash
The Australia Institute left-wing think-tank met officials at the Chinese embassy to urge them not to back a new clean coal plant.
Bishop raises alarm over ‘grey rhinos’
Former foreign minister Julie Bishop will warn that the world faces serious risks — or ‘grey rhinos’.
Yang lawyers want to see him
Lawyers for Yang Hengjun are battling to get access to their client in Beijing, despite it being almost two weeks since his arrest.
‘Easy fix’ to Interpol bungle … a phone call
The government has been urged to address the potentially fatal flaw in procedures that led to the arrest of Hakeem al-Araibi.
Dutton goes in hard over Prakash
Mark Dreyfus has been accused of defending terrorist Neil Prakash after questioning the government’s handling of his case.
Footballer’s wife pleads with PM
The wife of a footballer jailed in Bangkok issues a plea to Thailand’s PM, asking for help to bring him home to Australia.
Sydney’s ‘inclusive’ Chinese NY
Sydney has renamed the event, ending years of controversy surrounding the Asian community’s most significant celebration.
Too much timidity on China
The US and Australia are equally alarmed by Beijing’s growing belligerence, but the contrast in the way they talk about China is stark.
Thais receive Al-Araibi request
The situation of Australian refugee Hakeem Al-Araibi has become “an absolute emergency’’.
Footballer extradition escalates
FIFA is told Bahrain has begun formal extradition proceedings against footballer and Australian refugee Hakeem Al-Araibi.
Australia recognises Guaido as president
Australia has backed the White House and recognised opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president.
Writer’s secret plea to be forgiven
Yang Hengjun has pleaded for forgiveness for concealing his previous 2011 arrest, in a secret letter he asked to be released.
Critics urged to stay away from China
Australian academics critical of China could be in ‘deep danger’ if they visited China, a British businessman has warned.
Canberra recognises Maduro rival
Australia has sided with the US and other countries in recognising Nicolas Maduro’s rival Juan Guaido as Venezuela interim president.
Pyne’s fears for US-China Cold War Pyne’s fears for US-China Cold War
Christopher Pyne will warn China and the US against forcing middle powers like Australia to choose between them.
Yang caught in the web of Beijing’s suspicious mind
It is cause for much sadness that China has taken a turn in the past few years that means Yang’s fate is just part of a broader thrust.
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