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A man walks pasts a mural representing the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 at an alley in Shah Alam, near Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Will Ocean Infinity finally solve the flight MH370 mystery in Indian Ocean?

A new deep-sea search, armed with advanced tech and drones, restarts to find the Malaysia Airlines plane that vanished nearly 12 years ago.

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United States

Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts

Australia

Aukus deal to move ‘full steam ahead’ after surviving Trump review

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Australia

Snapchat makes Australian teens verify age as social media ban looms

From December 10, social media platforms in Australia must remove users aged below 16 or face fines, in one of the strictest bans globally.

Bianca Navarro, 10, looks at a screenshot of herself using a Snapchat filter at her home in Sydney on October 30. Photo: AFP
Australia

Russian airbase worries overshadow Australia-Indonesia defence treaty

Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged Jakarta to consult Canberra on issues related to regional security.

US-China relations

Modelling of Taiwan war shows US could recruit Australia, Japan for sanctions

‘Sanctions alone are unlikely to deter’ Beijing but economic tools should be part of ‘broader contingency planning’, Rand says.

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US-China relations

Xi-Trump summit opens window of opportunity for US firms at China import expo

More US companies are expected at this year’s China International Import Expo, hoping to secure deals in wake of bilateral summit.

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Preparations are nearly complete for this year’s China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
Australia

Australia scores big win in US with critical minerals deal, Aukus commitment

The allies will invest US$1 billion in various critical minerals projects in a bid to cut their reliance on dominant supplier China.

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China-India relations

Does China see ‘containment’ as Asia-Pacific allies build defence ties?

Expanding military cooperation between India, South Korea and Australia could signal anxiety over potential security vacuum, analysts say.

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South China Sea

China, Australia trade blame after PLA jet releases flares in mid-air encounter

PLA Air Force commander warns against ‘provocations’ after Poseidon maritime patrol plane driven away from Paracel Islands on Sunday.

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China says it drove away an Australian P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol plane from the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Sunday, while Australia’s defence ministry raised concerns with Beijing over “unsafe” measures. Photo: Reuters
Pacific nations

Pacific Islands leaders call for ‘ocean of peace’ but face rough seas at summit

The Pacific Islands Forum has been clouded by allegations that host Solomon Islands did not invite Taiwan to please its close backer.

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Baron Waqa receives a gift from a Solomon Islander during the opening ceremony on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
Australia

Australia dives deep with US$1.1 billion purchase of drone submarines

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles described the undersea vehicles as the ‘highest tech capability in the world’.

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Australia

ABC returns to Beijing after 5 years as Australia-China ties improve

The return is a ‘significant milestone’ in the gradual improvement of ties, which had soured over trade, Covid-19’s origins, and other disputes.

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Australia

‘Complete nonsense’: Australia hits back at Israel for claiming Iran ban credit

A minister rejected suggestions by Israel that Netanyahu’s ‘timely intervention’ prompted Canberra to take action against Tehran.

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Iranian ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi leaves Tehran’s embassy in Canberra on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

To counter Beijing in South China Sea, Manila and Canberra forge defence pact

Australia’s defence chief says the new deal will ‘regularise’ military operations and exercises between both countries.

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Australian troops head for the Philippines as part of Exercise Alon that runs from August 15 to 29. Photo: Australia’s Defence Department
Israel

Israel revokes Australian diplomat visas over Palestinian recognition

Visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority have been revoked, after Australia earlier cancelled an Israeli lawmaker’s visa.

US-China relations

US debuts hypersonic missile in Australia. Is it a deterrent against China?

Chinese analysts say Washington is showing the importance of US-Australia relationship, but missile system unlikely to affect China.

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Australia

Ex-Australian PM to address China’s ‘economic coercion’ at US House committee

Scott Morrison will be highlighting China’s ‘persistent and pernicious’ economic pressure tactics against democracies.

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will discuss China’s economic coercion tactics before a US House panel, focusing on strained Australia-China relations and recent trade tensions. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-Australia relations

Albanese China trip shows ‘stiffening of Canberra spine’ in face of US pressure

Beijing rolled out the red carpet for the Australian leader this week and the two sides appeared to keep a lid on tensions.

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SCMP Highlights

US-China trade deal clues, flight to Hong Kong diverted: SCMP daily highlights

From what a US-China trade deal could look like to the Type 076 Sichuan amphibious assault ship, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

The Philippines

Philippines in Australia-US drills: the ‘new normal’ in defence cooperation?

Manila’s participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre reflects upgraded ties with Canberra amid anxiety over Trump 2.0 and China, analysts say.

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Australian and US HIMARS rockets are launched during the firepower demonstration as part of the Talisman Sabre 2025 joint military exercise at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area near Rockhampton, Australia, on Monday. Photo: EPA
China-Australia relations

Exclusive | Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit

The prime minister, after stating the Chinese-owned port should be sold to a domestic entity, will explain his country’s stance during trip.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will make his second official visit to China next week. Photo: AFP
Climate change

Opinion | Australia should leave politics out of climate collaboration with China

Seeing Beijing solely through a security lens undermines Canberra’s capacity to engage pragmatically on shared environmental interests.

Australia

Editorial | Port in storm threat to China-Australia ties

Bid by Canberra to buy back Darwin facility now that Chinese company is making a profit risks damaging warming relations.

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Asean

Biden skips Southeast Asia summits – is it a snub or strategy shift?

Biden’s absence does not necessarily indicate weaker US interest in Southeast Asia but rather a shift in engagement strategy, analysts say.

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US President Joe Biden poses with other leaders during the 2022 Asean summit in Phnom Penh. Photo: Reuters
Australia

‘I regret nothing’: Australia to jail self-described Nazi for salute

Jacob Hersant, 25, made the gesture in front of news media cameras six days after the Victoria state government made the Nazi salute illegal.

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Jacob Hersant, 25, made the salute and praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler in front of news media cameras outside the Victoria County Court on October 27, 2023. Photo: AP
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall as profit-taking halts China onshore market frenzy

Hang Seng Index slipped 1.4 per cent, adding to its 9.4 per cent plunge on Tuesday, while the CSI 300 Index of onshore stocks sank 7.1 per cent.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit 20-month high as China frenzy continues

Stocks jumped for a sixth straight day as gains snowballed to US$3 trillion since Beijing unveiled its biggest stimulus package in this cycle.

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