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The country’s isolated Northern Territory is laying out the welcome mat for Beijing’s global trade strategy, but is at odds with security concerns held by the federal government.
The country’s isolated Northern Territory is laying out the welcome mat for Beijing’s global trade strategy, but is at odds with security concerns held by the federal government.
Australian universities face a dilemma in working with China’s leading tech researchers: Collaborate, and be accused of helping Beijing to violate human rights; or disengage, and lose both funding and competitiveness.
Australian universities face a dilemma in working with China’s leading tech researchers: Collaborate, and be accused of helping Beijing to violate human rights; or disengage, and lose both funding and competitiveness.
A pledge by President Moon Jae-in to break with his country’s scandal-plagued politics is ringing hollow with many Koreans after a minister’s family became ensnared in a corruption probe.
A pledge by President Moon Jae-in to break with his country’s scandal-plagued politics is ringing hollow with many Koreans after a minister’s family became ensnared in a corruption probe.
Susan Thornton says passing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which would trigger an annual review of the city’s trade privileges, would have ‘Beijingers dancing in the streets’.
Susan Thornton says passing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, which would trigger an annual review of the city’s trade privileges, would have ‘Beijingers dancing in the streets’.
Donald Trump is under renewed pressure to deliver results as he faces impeachment inquiry and looming 2020 US election.
Donald Trump is under renewed pressure to deliver results as he faces impeachment inquiry and looming 2020 US election.
Ambassador Cheng Jingye, in a front-page interview published in The Australian, said Canberra and Beijing should ‘increase mutual respect ... and handle differences in the proper way’
Ambassador Cheng Jingye, in a front-page interview published in The Australian, said Canberra and Beijing should ‘increase mutual respect ... and handle differences in the proper way’
As Scott Morrison played down suggestions of a pivot toward the US, three Chinese academics pushed Beijing’s line during an academic roadshow organised by the Chinese embassy in Canberra.
As Scott Morrison played down suggestions of a pivot toward the US, three Chinese academics pushed Beijing’s line during an academic roadshow organised by the Chinese embassy in Canberra.
Toh Lean Seng, who is wanted for questioning by Malaysia’s anti-corruption authority, has been revealed as a founder of a Hong Kong marketing agency with ties to the Dim Sum Daily website.
Toh Lean Seng, who is wanted for questioning by Malaysia’s anti-corruption authority, has been revealed as a founder of a Hong Kong marketing agency with ties to the Dim Sum Daily website.
The allies are talking up the strength of their 1951 defence pact, but experts say Canberra has not bought in to Washington’s labelling of Beijing as a rival and military threat – and is feeling the trade war’s effects.
The allies are talking up the strength of their 1951 defence pact, but experts say Canberra has not bought in to Washington’s labelling of Beijing as a rival and military threat – and is feeling the trade war’s effects.
With China pumping funds into aid and infrastructure projects in the Pacific, island nations are reassessing their ties with Taiwan.
With China pumping funds into aid and infrastructure projects in the Pacific, island nations are reassessing their ties with Taiwan.
Analysts believe US President Donald Trump’s decision to fire his hardline national security adviser is a relief and an opportunity for Pyongyang as it seeks to restart stalled denuclearisation talks.
Analysts believe US President Donald Trump’s decision to fire his hardline national security adviser is a relief and an opportunity for Pyongyang as it seeks to restart stalled denuclearisation talks.
Simon Bridges has been criticised for looking ‘sycophantic’ in praising the Communist Party and meeting Politburo member Guo Shengkun, whose current responsibilities include law and order.
Simon Bridges has been criticised for looking ‘sycophantic’ in praising the Communist Party and meeting Politburo member Guo Shengkun, whose current responsibilities include law and order.
Station has become a flashpoint in protests rocking the city as people demand that rail operator release footage over August 31 police action.
Station has become a flashpoint in protests rocking the city as people demand that rail operator release footage over August 31 police action.
The Hong Kong government is taking out full page ads in selected newspapers around the world to provide assurances that the city remains safe and open, with a vibrant and dynamic economy.
The Hong Kong government is taking out full page ads in selected newspapers around the world to provide assurances that the city remains safe and open, with a vibrant and dynamic economy.
Foreign Minister Marise Payne’s comments risk further straining relations with Beijing, following the arrest of Chinese-Australian author Yang Hengjun on suspicion of espionage.
Foreign Minister Marise Payne’s comments risk further straining relations with Beijing, following the arrest of Chinese-Australian author Yang Hengjun on suspicion of espionage.
Nepali military veterans are waging one last battle for years of pension payments they insist are owed for their dedicated service to the crown in Hong Kong
Nepali military veterans are waging one last battle for years of pension payments they insist are owed for their dedicated service to the crown in Hong Kong
The launch of the task force comes amid heightened scrutiny of China’s influence at Australian universities following a spate of cyberattacks, aggressive demonstrations, and incidents of Australian research allegedly being used by Beijing to violate human rights.
The launch of the task force comes amid heightened scrutiny of China’s influence at Australian universities following a spate of cyberattacks, aggressive demonstrations, and incidents of Australian research allegedly being used by Beijing to violate human rights.
Many top universities in Australia have ‘extraordinary levels’ of exposure to the Chinese market, putting the taxpayer at risk if student numbers declined, according to a think tank.
Many top universities in Australia have ‘extraordinary levels’ of exposure to the Chinese market, putting the taxpayer at risk if student numbers declined, according to a think tank.
Hong Kong students overseas have described an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in dealing with ultra-nationalistic mainland Chinese since protests broke out, and the gulf in understanding shows little sign of narrowing.
Hong Kong students overseas have described an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in dealing with ultra-nationalistic mainland Chinese since protests broke out, and the gulf in understanding shows little sign of narrowing.
Vehicles bearing police logos and Chinese-language markings have been spotted in Perth and Adelaide.
Vehicles bearing police logos and Chinese-language markings have been spotted in Perth and Adelaide.
The story of a defector who likely starved to death with her son in Seoul has thrown a spotlight on the plight of North Koreans in the South.
The story of a defector who likely starved to death with her son in Seoul has thrown a spotlight on the plight of North Koreans in the South.
The ‘Hong Kong No Riot’ event in Sydney calls on Chinese-Australians to resist efforts by the ‘outside world’ to split Hong Kong from China
The ‘Hong Kong No Riot’ event in Sydney calls on Chinese-Australians to resist efforts by the ‘outside world’ to split Hong Kong from China
Campus confrontations have erupted from Canada to New Zealand as mainland Chinese students react, sometimes violently, to public scrutiny of Beijing’s policies.
Campus confrontations have erupted from Canada to New Zealand as mainland Chinese students react, sometimes violently, to public scrutiny of Beijing’s policies.
The meeting was co-hosted by the National Governors Association and a Chinese group thought to have ties to Beijing’s overseas propaganda wing.
The meeting was co-hosted by the National Governors Association and a Chinese group thought to have ties to Beijing’s overseas propaganda wing.
CCTV captured four masked individuals entering the student union building on the campus before the wall was vandalised.
CCTV captured four masked individuals entering the student union building on the campus before the wall was vandalised.
Delfin Lorenzana made the remark a day after expressing hope for closer military ties – a confused stance that analysts nevertheless say is consistent with President Rodrigo Duterte’s China policy.
Delfin Lorenzana made the remark a day after expressing hope for closer military ties – a confused stance that analysts nevertheless say is consistent with President Rodrigo Duterte’s China policy.
Demonstrators taking aim at Beijing say they fear for their safety but are still planning another demonstration for Wednesday.
Demonstrators taking aim at Beijing say they fear for their safety but are still planning another demonstration for Wednesday.
The Australian institution earlier this month named Xu Jie, Chinese consul-general in Brisbane, to a post, with no public announcement.
The Australian institution earlier this month named Xu Jie, Chinese consul-general in Brisbane, to a post, with no public announcement.
Pro-democracy students staged a sit-in supporting the anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong, before mainland students singing the Chinese national anthem allegedly attacked.
Pro-democracy students staged a sit-in supporting the anti-extradition protests in Hong Kong, before mainland students singing the Chinese national anthem allegedly attacked.
The newly uncovered trend has raised national security concerns and led to calls for greater due diligence in partnering with Chinese institutes, although others argue limiting engagement with the rising power will not improve its human rights record.
The newly uncovered trend has raised national security concerns and led to calls for greater due diligence in partnering with Chinese institutes, although others argue limiting engagement with the rising power will not improve its human rights record.