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‘Basic’ justice needed for Cheng Lei: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated the government’s support for Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who has been detained in China…

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Australian economist pleads not guilty at Myanmar junta trial: source

Yangon (AFP) - An Australian economist detained by Myanmar's junta has pleaded not guilty to breaching the colonial-era official secrets…

AFP

Ambassador’s fiery speech was the sound of China laying out terms that Australia has already declined

China’s rules of rapprochement unveiled in Canberra were: don’t squabble outdoors, don’t pick sides and don’t humiliate Beijing by failing…

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Chinese ambassador to Australia says Beijing will use ‘all necessary means’ for Taiwan ‘unification’

Xiao Qian says reset of China-Australia relationship is possible and suggests Washington had turned Canberra against Beijing

The Guardian - AU

China’s response to Taiwan criticism points to rocky diplomatic road ahead

China has accused Australia of interference in its internal affairs by criticising its military drills in the straits of Taiwan.

The New Daily

China of 'enormous concern': Marles

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says Beijing's military build up is of "enormous concern" and is shaping the state of…

AAP

Australia, US like-minded on Indo-Pacific

The United States Deputy Secretary of State has praised the “extraordinary alliance” between Australia and America and says the two…

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Joe Biden expresses concerns as China continues military exercise around Taiwan

US President Joe Biden expressed his concern about China's actions in the region around Taiwan. He said that the dragon is…

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Sherman, Australia's Wong reaffirm commitment to maintaining peace across Taiwan Strait

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong discussed China's recent actions and reaffirmed their…

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United States, Australia will 'watch very carefully' as China-Solomons pact takes shape, says US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman

United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has reassured the Pacific region the Biden administration is watching closely as…

ABC News

China extends threatening military exercises against Taiwan

China said Monday it was extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially…

The Independent UK

Latvia urges Australia to support designating Russia as state sponsor of terrorism

After meeting with Penny Wong, foreign minister Edgars Rinkēvičs says he will call on European Union to also support sanction

The Guardian - AU

China extends military exercises against Taiwan

China said on Monday it was extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and…

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Australia calls for cooling of Taiwan Strait tensions

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for a cooling of tensions after Beijing accused her of “finger-pointing” in her…

The Independent UK

China ripples felt as far as Europe

Latvia’s Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics says restraint is needed as tensions flare in the Taiwan Strait.

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Calls to brand Russia terrorist state

Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Latvian counterpart in Canberra to discuss the war in Europe, China's aggression in the…

AAP

Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack, Chinese embassy warns Australia against involvement

China's embassy has taken aim at Australia, the United States and Japan, accusing them of "finger pointing" amid growing tensions…

ABC News

Opposition calls for Australia to develop missiles, warning ‘lucky country’ era is over

Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie warns of ‘bleak’ outlook in region as Chinese embassy condemns Australia’s ‘finger-pointing’

The Guardian - AU

Myanmar shadow embassy opens in Canberra to champion Aung San Suu Kyi’s ousted government

Not far from the imposing, official embassy is a welcoming space in a rented house where Australian and Myanmar flags…

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Chinese embassy condemns Taiwan remarks

The Chinese embassy in Australia has expressed “discontent” about remarks on Taiwan by Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her US…

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Australia’s nuanced response to Taiwan tensions shows ‘adults are back in charge’

The Albanese government faced a powder keg moment when US congressional leader Nancy Pelosi travelled to Taiwan. Fortunately Penny Wong…

The New Daily

Russian billionaire Alexander Abramov suing Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong over financial sanctions

Steel mogul Alexander Abramov argues sanctions the federal government has imposed over Russia's invasion of Ukraine have caused him severe…

ABC News

Russian billionaire sues over reputation

A Russian billionaire has launched legal action against Australia's foreign minister, claiming sanctions imposed over Ukraine have caused reputational harm.

AAP

Asean ministers warn Taiwan tensions could spark 'open conflicts'

Southeast Asian foreign ministers urged restraint Thursday as China launched massive military drills off Taiwan, warning the situation risked spiralling…

Bangkok Post

China stance remains unchanged: Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to maintaining the “status quo” in the wake of increased tensions with…

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