Russia’s old fears behind Putin’s display of might
If he fails to stop Ukraine from joining NATO, Putin risks being seen as weak, and that will encourage others, such as China, to be more assertive in their territorial disputes with Russia.
China Ties
It’s snowing medals as records tumble
Australia is relishing its most successful start of a Winter Games courtesy of Jakara Anthony and Tess Coady.
No regrets’: Aussie responds to speed skating mayhem
Brendan Corey said he had “no regrets” after crashing out of the 1000m speed skating event in a reverse of Steven Bradbury’s famous 2002 gold medal win.
Declaration means we’re in a new Cold War
The two great communist powers of the 20th century see themselves embarked on a new cold war with the US and its allies.
Aussie skier’s huge Covid gamble with Chinese authorities
An Aussie skier is taking a punt on a lottery that has left other athletes fuming. Will she be able to compete, or whisked back to a Covid isolation facility?
War worries: what it means for your wealth
Possible war involving powerful nations such as the US, Russia and China is making the world nervous, and can also impact Australians’ finances. Here’s how.
Chinese tennis star breaks silence
The former world No 1 doubles player speaks shortly after her highly choreographed dinner with IOC chief Thomas Bach.
Locked up in China: Beijing’s ‘wacky’ Covid jail
Olympics reporter Julian Linden has been harassed by Russian police, saved from being mugged in Rio and was in Atlanta during the 1996 bombing. Nothing could prepare him for Beijing.
‘I haven’t been to bed’: Aussie gold winner’s all-nighter
Jakara Anthony has made history by winning Australia’s first gold medal in the women’s moguls at the Beijing Winter Olympics.
Story behind amazing Anthony’s gold medal win
Jakara Anthony ended Australia’s 12-year gold medal drought at the Winter Olympics in a victory that is deeply personal to the moguls champion.
Skill, guts and nerves of steel: a gold for the ages
Jakara Anthony, take a bow, because this is the stuff that dreams are made of. Australia has a new Winter Olympic champion and a hero to a new generation of skiers.
Axis of despots challenges West
Friday’s deal between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping sent a message to the world’s democracies: they’re closer than ever.
Don’t be so ready to cede the upper hand to Xi, Putin
They may be allies against liberal democracies, but their autocratic style has created intractable problems for their countries.
Incredible backstory to Australia’s first Olympic medal
Snowboard star Tess Coady defied a torn ligament and four years of heartbreak to win Australia’s first Winter Olympic medal in Beijing.
Spectacular Coady claims first Aussie medal
Australia has won its first Winter Olympic medal in sensational fashion through the heroics of young star Tess Coady.
Real-life hero: How new Aussie ski sensation saved friend
He showed us his bravery in Beijing, but new Aussie moguls star Cooper Woods-Topalovic has always had a massive ticker, having saved a friend from drowning when he was just 12.
Snowboard legend’s plan to go out with a bang
Snowboarding great Shaun White has decided the Beijing Winter Games will be his last competition. But don’t expect the American great to take the foot off the pedal.
How Scotty James is conquering a mountain of fear
A global superstar in his sport, Scotty James has won three world titles, four X Games gold medals and bronze at the 2018 Olympics – all after a bargain buy from his dad during a trip to Canada.
Cyberattack on News Corp believed linked to China
News Corp was the target of a hack on journalists and other staff, likely meant to gather intelligence to benefit China.
Athletes still on top at Xi’s sporting snowjob
The most bizarre, antiseptic Olympic Games opened at the Bird’s Nest in Beijing on Friday night.
PM’s China games dangerous: Wong
The Morrison government is damaging Australia’s national interests by making false and ‘dangerous’ claims that Labor is soft on China, says Penny Wong.
Morrison’s destiny is defying Beijing
In his new book, Paul Kelly dissects the forces that have driven Scott Morrison’s approach to China, America and the region.
Will the Putin-Xi alliance mean twilight of the West?
Putin has played a weak geo-hand brilliantly, and in one avenue of hard power, is even more formidable than Xi. The West has only itself to blame for allowing this fight to get out of control.
Labor looks to the right
With little difference between Labor and the Coalition on China, AUKUS, Israel and other foreign policy issues, it’s to portray the opposition as reckless or weak on national security.
Xi, Putin hold court in defiant rulers’ club
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discussed their ‘unprecedented’ close ties and ‘common views’ on security as the strongmen held an in-person meeting in Beijing.
Unis ‘get message’ on China syndrome
Australian universities are shifting to work more closely with those in the UK and the US after receiving a ‘clear signal’ from the government.
Winter stars standing in way of Aussie glory
If Australia wants to bring home a big medal haul from Beijing, it’s not going to be easy. Here are the international stars gunning for our Aussie heroes.
‘Kick up the a***’ that made an Olympic medal favourite
Tess Coady goes into the Winter Olympics as one of Australia’s best chances of winning a medal in Beijing. She admits it wasn’t always her destiny. Here’s why
Inside Xi’s Beijing Olympics bubble
This is a strange time to be in Beijing, as Vladimir Putin is celebrated as the guest of honour.
Banned North Korea’s show of support to China
China has found a powerful ally amid criticism of its hosting of the Winter Olympics, with North Korea’s leader issuing this message despite his country being banned from the event.
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