South China Sea
- Opinion
- National security
If we panic about these Chinese ships, Xi wins the propaganda war
The arrival of Chinese warships near our coast is not a crisis. Treating it as one – with over-the-top indignation – diminishes our capacity to tackle real crises as the region deteriorates.
- Jennifer Parker
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- Opinion
- China relations
‘We’ve been exposed’: China’s ‘act of intimidation’ – and why Australia can’t complain
Listen: International editor Peter Hartcher breaks down how Chinese warships conducted exercises off Australia, and what it says about our defence force.
- Peter Hartcher
- Editorial
- Editorial
Albanese, Dutton must set out clear China policy for public debate
Chinese warships firing live rounds within a few hundred kilometres of Sydney with only a few hours’ notice is a significant escalation in the posturing of that nation’s forces in our region.
- The Age's View
- Opinion
- China relations
Australia wedged by Chinese aggression and Trump’s degression
Exposed to a hostile China on trade and a buccaneering US on security, our complacency has left us near-naked.
- Peter Hartcher
China accuses Australia of deliberate provocation in South China Sea
China’s Defence Ministry accused an Australian military aircraft of ignoring the main routes in the busy waterway, saying it “broke into the homes” of others.
- Liz Lee, Xiuhao Chen and Kirsty Needham
- 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.
- Zach Hope
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- Rob Harris
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