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Australia’s economic dependency on China 'will not change', says former ambassador to Beijing
Geoff Raby argues the suggestion Australia can turn to other markets is ‘nothing other than wishful thinking’
Australia lashes out at China’s barley duties at WTO
Australia hit out at China’s anti-dumping duties on its barley exports at the World Trade Organization (WTO) this week, in yet another chapter of the two nations’ fraying ties.
Singapore to Lift Travel Curbs for China, Australia's Victoria Visitors
Singapore will lift border restrictions on visitors from mainland China from Nov. 6, a further reminder that the nation where the coronavirus outbreak first began is firmly on the road to recovery as the pandemic rages elsewhere.
How much is China's trade war really costing Australia?
Fresh analysis shows disrupted exports could be worth up to $19bn a year, but many effects won’t be seen until the pandemic ends
China looks to Mongolia for coal after Australia import ban
Beijing’s ban on Australian coal has resulted in a surge in imports from neighbouring Mongolia, which might allow the country to retake its position as China’s top supplier.
Exclusive: Australian writer detained in Beijing told supporter he was a former Chinese spy
Yang Hengjun, an Australian writer detained in Beijing and facing trial for espionage on behalf of a country China hasn't publicly named was a former Chinese spy, according to a confidential letter he wrote to a supporter in 2011.
Asio chief says foreign spies trying to 'deceptively cultivate' Australian politicians at every level
Mike Burgess tells committee more spies operate in country now than at height of cold war
Taiwan says it won't be intimidated by China's 'hooligan' diplomats
Taiwan will not be intimidated by China's "hooligan" officials and will continue to celebrate its national day around the world, the government said on Tuesday, after Taiwan said Chinese diplomats had tried to charge into a diplomatic event in Fiji.
U.S., Japan, Australia conducted naval exercises in South China Sea Monday - U.S. Navy
The United States, Japan and Australia conducted trilateral naval exercises in the South China Sea on Oct. 19, the U.S. Seventh Fleet said on Tuesday.
Australia to rejoin 'quad' naval exercises in move certain to infuriate Beijing
Diplomatic tensions with China are set to be reignited after Australia is formally invited to take part in large scale military exercises next month involving the United States, Japan and India.
Detecting slave-made goods from China is growing harder, U.S. says
Major brands face a growing challenge to root out forced labor in Chinese supply chains, the top U.S. anti-human trafficking official said Friday, as the United States stepped up the blocking of imports of goods made in Xinjiang.
Taiwan says diplomat sent to hospital after China spat in Fiji
A Taiwanese diplomat ended up in hospital in Fiji this month after two Chinese diplomats stormed into a reception trying to gather information on who was attending, Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Monday, in an unusual escalation of tensions.
Australia shifts tack with response to China coal import ban
Canberra has employed a less antagonistic tone with Beijing over a new ban on Australian coal, former diplomats and China watchers say.
Australia says it's deeply concerned about writer in China espionage trial
Australia said on Wednesday it was deeply concerned that Australian writer Yang Hengjun is facing trial in China charged with espionage, adding his treatment fell short of "basic standards of justice".
Australian politician tells inquiry Chinese visa scheme was a scam
An Australian politician at the centre of a corruption probe told an inquiry on Wednesday that he had received envelopes full of thousands of dollars in cash at his parliament office as part of a scheme for Chinese nationals to fraudulently acquire visas.
EU imposes tariffs on aluminium products from China
The European Union will impose duties of up to 48% on imports of aluminium extrusions from China midway through an investigation into whether Chinese producers are selling at unfairly low prices.
China’s Wang Yi slams US-led ‘Quad’ as ‘Indo-Pacific Nato’
The grouping, which includes Japan, Australia and India, aims to maintain US dominance, China’s top diplomat told the media after a meeting with his Malaysian counterpart.
Australian writer indicted for espionage in Beijing, says China
Detained Australian writer Yang Hengjun is accused of espionage and his case is currently being heard by a Beijing court, China's foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Australian state premier had secret relationship with China-linked politician
The premier of Australia's most populous state told a corruption inquiry on Monday that she had had a secret "close personal relationship" with a politician under investigation for monetising his position through business dealings with China.
China reportedly orders halt to imports of Australian coal
Industry news sources report that Beijing has told several state-owned steelmakers and power plants to stop imports with immediate effect
