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UK Government Stresses Protection of Falun Gong Practitioners Against Potential China Threats
‘We have a broad suite of powers to counter foreign interference,’ Home Office Minister Lord Hanson of Flint said.
CCP-Linked Letter Targets Hong Kong Lawyer in Australia With $200K Bounty Threat
A pro-democracy lawyer based in South Australia has been targeted with a $200,000 bounty less than a week after a fake brochure was sent to a mosque.
UK Solar Push Sparks Concerns Over China Reliance and Labour Practices
Critics question whether the UK can afford to prioritise cheap solar imports without sacrificing its values or energy sovereignty.
Jewish Leader Warns of More Foreign Interference After $200,000 Bounty for HK Activists
An Australian Jewish leader says social cohesion will be used by hostile forces unless it is address at a government level.
US, Philippines Launch Dual-Phase Exercise SABAK 2025 with 5,000 Troops
The joint drills involve warfighting training across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace and focus on combat readiness and defense cooperation..
Tokyo Rejects Beijing’s Account on Ishiba–Wang Talks as ‘Factually Incorrect’
‘It is regrettable that such factually incorrect statement was issued,’ Japan’s foreign ministry says.
Budget 2025: Government Moves $1 Billion in Defence Spending Forward—But Is It New Money?
Guided weapons manufacturing, an AUKUS submarine base, and a frigate program are among the initiatives set to be announced by Richard Marles during the budget.
Japan Says CCP’s ‘Anti-Espionage Law’ Discourages Travel, Calls for Release of Japanese Detainees
Japan’s foreign affairs minister is seeking to free 17 Japanese nationals detained in China under the law.
Dutton Signals Stronger China Stance, Says He Can Work with Trump Administration
The opposition leader also argued he would better manage Australia’s relationship with the US.
5 Blacklisted Chinese Nationals Arrested in Philippines
‘Officials confirmed that all five individuals were blacklisted and had violated the terms and conditions of their stay,’ a report noted.
Japan Stands by Partnership With US Ahead of Trilateral Talks
The upcoming South Korea-Japan-China foreign ministers’ meeting is slated to take place on March 22 in Tokyo.
Turnbull’s AUKUS Submarine Concerns Sunk by US Congressman Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney, former Chair and now ranking member of an influential Congressional subcommittee, says bipartisan support for AUKUS is ‘quite extraordinary.’
5 People Charged in Huawei–EU Parliament Corruption Probe
The European Parliament earlier banned Huawei representatives from the Legislature’s buildings as a precaution.
China Executed 4 Canadians This Year, Canada Says
“Canada strongly condemns China’s use of the death penalty, which is irreversible and inconsistent with basic human dignity,” Global Affairs Canada said.
Mysterious Flyers Offering $200,000 Bounty for HK Activist Stirs Alarm in Australia
A Hong Kong-born Australian lawyer has also spoken out after an unknown party made false claims in an attempt to turn the Muslim community on him.
Canada Strikes $6 Billion Deal with Australia for New Arctic Radar Defense System
Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney has announced a C$6 billion (US$4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop JORN, an Arctic radar system.
Taiwan Will Fight Its Own War With US Military Support: Senior Official
‘We don’t expect the U.S. or anyone else to fight our war. We will fight our own war,’ says Szu-chien Hsu, a senior Taiwanese official.
Taiwanese President’s Declaration of CCP as ‘Foreign Hostile Force’ Closely Tied to Trump’s Strategy: Experts
Since Taiwan’s democratization, this is the first time a president has declared communist China a foreign hostile force of the self-ruled island.
US Nuclear Submarine Begins Scouting Around Australia as AUKUS Takes Shape
The first steps towards realising the AUKUS defence pact have begun with the arrival of the USS Minnesota.
