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China accuses Australia, Canada of ‘disinformation’ over jet encounters

Beijing on Tuesday accused Australia and Canada of "spreading disinformation" over allegedly dangerous manoeuvres by Chinese military pilots in international…

Australia happy to reach World Cup finals ‘the hard way’

DOHA, Qatar (AFP) -- Coach Graham Arnold is counting on "Aussie mental strength" to see his side to victory over the…

New Australia PM, Indonesia president ride bikes as diplomatic wheels turn

Australia's new prime minister and Indonesia's president rode bamboo bicycles together on Monday as they held talks to boost ties,…

China warns Australia risks ‘serious consequences’ after jet interception

  Beijing on Monday warned Australia to "act prudently" or face "serious consequences" after Canberra accused a Chinese fighter jet…

China’s diplomatic gambit heralds new ‘Battle for the Pacific’

by Andrew Beatty Agence France-Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A 10-day South Pacific island-hopping tour by China's top diplomat focused…

Western powers sound alarm on China plan for South Pacific

Western powers sounded the alarm Thursday over leaked plans to dramatically expand China's security and economic reach in the South…

Australia bidding to host UN climate summit, set new emissions target

Australia will present a more ambitious UN emissions target "very soon" and is bidding to co-host a COP summit with…

Japan says China, Russia jets flew nearby as Quad met

  https://youtu.be/fLUEE6PbuVc     Chinese and Russian fighter jets carried out joint flights near Japan on Tuesday as leaders of…

Quad nations warn against ‘change by force’ with eyes on China

https://youtu.be/EUAaZFPwNu4   by Sara HUSSEIN / Sebastian Smith Leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States warned Tuesday against…

Australia urges China to drop trade tariffs

Sydney, AUSTRALIA (AFP) -- Australia's economy minister called on China Wednesday to drop punishing trade tariffs if it wants to…

Japan hosts Quad summit seeking unity on countering China

by Sara Hussein / Sebastian Smith © Agence France-Presse Tokyo, JAPAN (AFP) -- Leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the…

China congratulates Australia’s Albanese in hint at thawing ties

  Beijing, CHINA (AFP) -- Chinese premier Li Keqiang has sent a congratulatory note to newly elected Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese,…

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