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A Nobel Nominee’s Battle With Silence: Beijing’s Shadow Follows Organ Harvesting Investigator Down Under
Nobel Peace Prize nominee David Matas has faced numerous challenges every time he visits Australia, and this time, it was no different.
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China’s Aggression Aims to Isolate Australia, Undermine Regional Security: Analysts
Beijing’s military build-up and naval harassment are seen as a direct threat to vital Indo-Pacific trade routes, forcing Canberra to bolster its AUKUS pact.
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Nexperia Warns of Chip Quality Risks as China Arm Defies Orders From Dutch HQ
The Dutch semiconductor firm says its Chinese plants are ignoring management and acting outside corporate control, raising quality and supply concerns.
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First ‘Ghost Shark’ Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Rolls Off the Production Line
As part of Australia’s accelerated shipbuilding programme, the autonomous underwater vehicle went from concept to delivery in less than 3 years.
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Epoch Times Denied Access at Asia Summit, Fitting Pattern of CCP Interference
Editor-in-chief Jasper Fakkert condemns Beijing’s ongoing pressure campaign to target the U.S.-based publication.
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Florida Wins Court Battle on Law Limiting Homes, Land Purchases by Chinese Citizens
Plaintiffs seeking to block the enforcement of SB 264 failed to show an imminent injury, the court said.
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How Photos Taken in Australia Were Used to Threaten a Family in China
Nancy Dong’s latest experience comes amid ongoing concern with ’transnational repression' in the Australian capital.
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ASIO Chief Puts CCP on Notice in Foreign Interference Warning
Burgess says Beijing remains firmly in focus of the intelligence agency.
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Defence Industry Minister Says ‘Bravery’ and Speed Needed in Military Build-Up
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy spoke about Australia’s acquisition of new military hardware to deal with potential threats from the CCP.
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US Lawmakers Urge Cancellation of CCP ‘Super Embassy’ in London
Its proposed strategic location would pose security concerns, they said.
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EU Hails ‘Progress’ in Nexperia Talks With China as Dutch Seizure Stirs Chip Supply Debate
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said that he ‘welcomed progress on Nexperia, key to restoring a semiconductor supply chain.’
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Takeaways From Hegseth’s Asia Tour
The U.S. Secretary of War made stops in Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea, as well as the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea.
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Patrolling Australia’s Trade Routes ‘Increasingly Risky’, Defence Minister Warns
China’s military build-up demand a response from Australia and other nations in the region, Richard Marles told the Indo Pacific Conference.
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US Could End Dependency on Chinese Rare Earths Within 18 Months, Trump Says
The president said that China’s ability to threaten America and its allies by dominating the critical minerals sector will soon fade.
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China’s Polar Silk Road Reaches Britain Through Russia’s Arctic Corridor
Beijing’s first commercial voyage through Russia’s Northern Sea Route halves transit time to Europe, marking a new front in CCP–Russia cooperation.
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ASEAN’s Increasing China Ties Threaten Economic Sovereignty of Member States: Experts
Analysts warn the upgraded free trade pact will continue to allow cheap China-made goods to flood regional markets and hollow out ASEAN member economies.
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EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Says China Is Backing Russia’s War to Keep US Distracted
The remarks indicate a policy shift toward both China and the United States, analysts say.
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Chinese Super Embassy in London Would Boost Capacity for Transnational Repression, Experts Say
UK parliament joint committee said new embassy site ‘presents eavesdropping risks in peacetime and sabotage risks in a crisis.’
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Dutch Seizure of Nexperia Signals Europe’s Shift on Chinese Tech Investments
Experts say the Netherlands’ unprecedented move against a Chinese-owned chipmaker signals a new Cold War–style approach to technology control.
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China ‘Made a Real Mistake’ With Rare Earth Threats: Bessent
The Treasury chief said Beijing’s export controls have alerted trading partners to the dangers of relying on China for critical minerals.
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A Nobel Nominee’s Battle With Silence: Beijing’s Shadow Follows Organ Harvesting Investigator Down Under
Nobel Peace Prize nominee David Matas has faced numerous challenges every time he visits Australia, and this time, it was no different.
|
China’s Aggression Aims to Isolate Australia, Undermine Regional Security: Analysts
Beijing’s military build-up and naval harassment are seen as a direct threat to vital Indo-Pacific trade routes, forcing Canberra to bolster its AUKUS pact.
|
Nexperia Warns of Chip Quality Risks as China Arm Defies Orders From Dutch HQ
The Dutch semiconductor firm says its Chinese plants are ignoring management and acting outside corporate control, raising quality and supply concerns.
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First ‘Ghost Shark’ Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Rolls Off the Production Line
As part of Australia’s accelerated shipbuilding programme, the autonomous underwater vehicle went from concept to delivery in less than 3 years.
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Epoch Times Denied Access at Asia Summit, Fitting Pattern of CCP Interference
Editor-in-chief Jasper Fakkert condemns Beijing’s ongoing pressure campaign to target the U.S.-based publication.
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Florida Wins Court Battle on Law Limiting Homes, Land Purchases by Chinese Citizens
Plaintiffs seeking to block the enforcement of SB 264 failed to show an imminent injury, the court said.
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How Photos Taken in Australia Were Used to Threaten a Family in China
Nancy Dong’s latest experience comes amid ongoing concern with ’transnational repression' in the Australian capital.
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ASIO Chief Puts CCP on Notice in Foreign Interference Warning
Burgess says Beijing remains firmly in focus of the intelligence agency.
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Defence Industry Minister Says ‘Bravery’ and Speed Needed in Military Build-Up
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy spoke about Australia’s acquisition of new military hardware to deal with potential threats from the CCP.
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US Lawmakers Urge Cancellation of CCP ‘Super Embassy’ in London
Its proposed strategic location would pose security concerns, they said.
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EU Hails ‘Progress’ in Nexperia Talks With China as Dutch Seizure Stirs Chip Supply Debate
The European Union’s chief trade negotiator said that he ‘welcomed progress on Nexperia, key to restoring a semiconductor supply chain.’
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Takeaways From Hegseth’s Asia Tour
The U.S. Secretary of War made stops in Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea, as well as the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea.
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Patrolling Australia’s Trade Routes ‘Increasingly Risky’, Defence Minister Warns
China’s military build-up demand a response from Australia and other nations in the region, Richard Marles told the Indo Pacific Conference.
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US Could End Dependency on Chinese Rare Earths Within 18 Months, Trump Says
The president said that China’s ability to threaten America and its allies by dominating the critical minerals sector will soon fade.
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China’s Polar Silk Road Reaches Britain Through Russia’s Arctic Corridor
Beijing’s first commercial voyage through Russia’s Northern Sea Route halves transit time to Europe, marking a new front in CCP–Russia cooperation.
|
ASEAN’s Increasing China Ties Threaten Economic Sovereignty of Member States: Experts
Analysts warn the upgraded free trade pact will continue to allow cheap China-made goods to flood regional markets and hollow out ASEAN member economies.
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EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Says China Is Backing Russia’s War to Keep US Distracted
The remarks indicate a policy shift toward both China and the United States, analysts say.
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Chinese Super Embassy in London Would Boost Capacity for Transnational Repression, Experts Say
UK parliament joint committee said new embassy site ‘presents eavesdropping risks in peacetime and sabotage risks in a crisis.’
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Dutch Seizure of Nexperia Signals Europe’s Shift on Chinese Tech Investments
Experts say the Netherlands’ unprecedented move against a Chinese-owned chipmaker signals a new Cold War–style approach to technology control.
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China ‘Made a Real Mistake’ With Rare Earth Threats: Bessent
The Treasury chief said Beijing’s export controls have alerted trading partners to the dangers of relying on China for critical minerals.
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