China-Australia Relations

The minister said CCP officials have also provided no information about the motivations of the warships.

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed between the two countries includes an initial $4 million payment for ‘projects’ involving the Pacific nation.

Australian defence officials have monitored the progress of the vessels as they traversed the coastline.

The Australian Department of Defence is also monitoring 3 PLA vessels on the north of Australia.

‘If there’s state hostage taking, that should be one of the criteria for sanctioning people,’ said the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign founder.

Australian citizen Yang Jun was sentenced to death by a Beijing court a year ago, but given a two-year suspension which could see him given life instead.

So far, Australia has sanctioned one Chinese individual in relation to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in Iran.

‘DeepSeek poses an unacceptable risk to the Australian government technology,’ the government said.

The chairman of Papua New Guinea’s Hunters feeder team weighs in on the challenges of setting up a professional sporting team in PNG.

The pub is owned by Australian Venue Co. which has already received criticism for its stance on Australia Day.

Wong met with Rubio and the leaders of U.S, Australia, India and Japan, where they discussed a a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles is confident America’s new commander-in-chief will back the nuclear-powered submarine project.

AUKUS is designed as a counterweight to Beijing’s ongoing aggression in the Indo-Pacific.

These models replace their earlier counterparts, cutting entry prices by $6,900 for the Dolphin and $4,509 for the Atto 3.

Kevin Andrews has been hailed by many as a ‘Liberal warrior’. But in his later years, he proved the pen could be at least as mighty as the sword.

China’s imports have fallen 3.9 percent in defiance of analysts’ predictions. That’s going to impact Australia’s company tax receipts and the entire budget.

Beyond seeking clarity, the Coalition backed the deal, reaffirming sport’s ability to enhance and deepen relationships between nations.

Authorities will need to overcome major challenges to set up an NRL team in the ’murder capital' of the Pacific.

Councilors unanimously voted to reject the Chinese’s embassy’s planning permission; the final decision will be taken by Westminster next year.