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Bill Shorten Wants Australia to Embrace China. But at What Cost? (Published 2019)
Mr. Shorten, the front-runner to become prime minister, sees trade with China as crucial to fulfilling his economic promises. Critics fear he could make concessions that increase China’s sway.
May 15, 2019 Source: The New York Times
'Head has been kicked hard by kangaroos': Chinese media mocks Australia and PM
In the lead-up to the federal election, social media accounts closely affiliated with the Chinese Government were showing a clear anti-Liberal story, say cyber propaganda researchers.
May 8, 2019 Source: ABC News
Here's which leading countries have barred, and welcomed, Huawei's 5G technology
Huawei has faced mounting political pressure as the U.S. asks other countries to block the Chinese firm from being involved in 5G networks.
April 25, 2019 Source: CNBC
Exclusive: In rare move, French warship passes through Taiwan Strait
A French warship passed through the strategic Taiwan Strait this month, U.S. officials told Reuters, a rare voyage by a vessel of a European country that is likely to be welcomed by Washington but increase tensions with Beijing.
April 24, 2019 Source: U.S.
How China is replacing America as Asia's military titan
Chinese President Xi Jinping is refashioning his country's military into a potent fighting force that in some critical areas now surpasses the U.S. armed forces, making an American victory over China in a regional war far from assured, Reuters reports today.
April 23, 2019 Source: U.S.
Indian, Australian warships arrive in China for naval parade
Warships from India, Australia and several other nations arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday to attend a naval parade, part of a goodwill visit as China extends the hand of friendship despite regional tensions and suspicions.
April 21, 2019 Source: U.S.
U.S. intelligence says Huawei funded by Chinese state security: report
U.S. intelligence has accused Huawei Technologies of being funded by Chinese state security, The Times said on Saturday, adding to the list of allegations faced by the Chinese technology company in the West.
April 20, 2019 Source: U.S.
In Australia, Muslims Call for Pressure on China Over Missing Relatives (Published 2019)
Members of the Uighur ethnic group want their adopted homeland to take action over China’s internment camps, into which many of their loved ones seem to have disappeared.
April 13, 2019 Source: The New York Times
China warns Australia at WTO about 5G restriction
China told Australia at the World Trade Organization on Friday that Australia's restriction on Chinese 5G telecoms technology was "obviously discriminative" and appeared to break global trade rules, according to a transcript seen by Reuters.
April 12, 2019 Source: U.S.
China meddling claims hit Australian government before vote
Australia/NZ News -SYDNEY (AFP) - Australia's hardline immigration minister was swept up in the deepening saga over Chinese meddling in domestic politics Tuesday (April 9), delivering another blow to
April 9, 2019 Source: The Straits Times
The newspaper in Australia that China wants to silence
A Sydney council was bullied by the Chinese consulate into blocking a popular “anti-China” newspaper from sponsoring a community event, it has been revealed.
April 9, 2019 Source: NewsComAu
Jacinda Ardern pushes back on claims China is behind NZ professor's intimidation
The Australian government confirmed last night that China was involved in the Anne Marie Brady case.
April 8, 2019 Source: 1 NEWS
Revealed: five Australian children trapped in China amid Uighur crackdown
Children, aged between one and six, are all Australian citizens and are separated from at least one of their parents
April 5, 2019 Source: the Guardian
'Our only crime is to be born Chinese': Why new foreign influence laws are sparking anger
Some Australians of Chinese heritage say they feel their "loyalty" is being doubted under new foreign influence laws, which quietly came into effect this month.
March 28, 2019 Source: abcnews
Column: Chinese go-slow on Australian coal imports may be starting to show
China's unofficial go-slow on clearing Australian coal through customs didn't show up in the first two months of this year, but it may now be starting to have an impact.
March 18, 2019 Source: U.S.
U.S. Campaign to Ban Huawei Overseas Stumbles as Allies Resist (Published 2019)
The Trump administration’s effort to ban Huawei from overseas wireless networks has suffered from questions over whether the Chinese telecom company poses a threat.
March 17, 2019 Source: The New York Times
Facing US charges, Huawei holds onto Australian tech deal
Australia/NZ News -PERTH (BLOOMBERG) - Western Australia is pressing ahead with a US$141 million (S$191 million) contract with Chinese telecommunications group Huawei even after it was banned from
March 14, 2019 Source: The Straits Times
9/11 conspiracist among nine entities declaring activities on foreign influence register
It was billed as essential to "safeguard the nation's democracy", but the Foreign Influence Transparency Register has only nine organisations and individuals acknowledging they're working on behalf of "foreign principals".
March 10, 2019 Source: abcnews
China's Coal Imports Slump 42% as Australian Cargoes Delayed
China’s coal imports in February tumbled 42 percent from the prior month as the world’s top buyer stalled custom clearances of shipments from Australia, sparking speculation it was retaliating politically against one of its biggest suppliers.
March 8, 2019 Source: Bloomberg