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POLITICS10h agoAustralian PM to visit Beijing after China-hosted Apec summit as tensions simmerAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to travel to Beijing next month as Canberra seeks to deepen a relationship which stabilised after years of trade disputes but has been recently complicated by geopolitical tensions. Sources told the South China Morning Post that Albanese would first attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders’ summit in Shenzhen, which runs from November 18 to 19, before travelling to the Chinese capital. It will be Albanese’s third visit to...South China Morning Post
MILITARY13h agoChina’s Military Build-up Has Created ‘Pressure’ in Southeast Asia, Australian Defense Chief SaysThe Diplomat
POLITICS19h agoCan Canada, UK and Australia grasp chance offered by US-China rivalry?As middle powers, Australia, Britain and Canada can do more than most other nations to influence global peace in the face of a new great power rivalry between China and the United States. These three nations owe their citizens, and perhaps the wider world, an earnest effort to rise to the challenge of being peacemakers. They have three attributes in common that give them unique potential to be a pivotal force. First is their own shared histories as members of the Anglosphere and therefore close...South China Morning Post
WORLD1d agoAustralia returns ancient stone heads to China after more than 30 yearsAustralia has returned two stone sculptures to China after more than 30 years abroad. The statues, showing the heads of a military official and civil servant, had been given to the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra by a private collector and date back to the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127). China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration received the heads on Wednesday, according to the state broadcaster CCTV. They are thought to have been removed from two imperial mausoleums in Henan...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 23Australia sanctions 2 over North Korean fake IT workers scheme for nuclear fundsAustralia said on Friday it had sanctioned two North Korean individuals and companies over the use of “fraudulent” IT workers and cybercrime to earn cash for the isolated nuclear-armed state. The two men are alleged to be key operators in Pyongyang’s cybercriminal activities overseas, estimated by analysts to bring in billions for the country’s weapons programme. “The North Korean entities and individuals sanctioned today facilitate North Korea’s use of fraudulent IT workers to raise revenue for...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 21Australia marks missile, cyber ‘firsts’ in exercise with IndonesiaThe Keris Woomera exercise comes during a busy month for Australia’s military, as forces participate in drills from Singapore to Japan.Breaking Defense
BUSINESSOct 20China lifts Australian sheepmeat intake 20pc in September | North Queensland RegisterChina has increased its import of Australian sheepmeat by 20% in September. This development signifies a notable change in trade relations and economic activity between the two nations.northqueenslandregister.com.au · Australia
DISASTEROct 17Bali fuel shortage a warning to Australians as tourists left stranded in petrol station chaosBali is experiencing a fuel shortage, leading to stranded tourists and chaos at petrol stations, and this serves as a warning to Australians. This highlights a disruptive event with international implications for travelers.perthnow.com.au · Australia
WORLDOct 17Vietnam Morning Monitor : Australian man jailed for attacking wife in Hanoi , iPhone Duo deposit quotas fill within minutesAn Australian man has been jailed in Hanoi for assaulting his wife, while iPhone Duo deposit quotas quickly filled. This report covers local crime and business news in Vietnam.news.tuoitre.vn
WORLDOct 16Australia hands Ming dynasty Buddha back to China amid ongoing mystery over its arrivalA 500-year-old Buddha statue that was found buried by a roadside in Australia has been returned to China, leaving an ongoing mystery about how it arrived in the country. The 15cm (six-inch) bronze figurine was formally handed over to Chinese consular representatives during a ceremony in the coastal town of Denham in Shark Bay on Tuesday, the public broadcaster ABC reported. It will be taken to China for further evaluation to establish its history before being displayed at a museum in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 12Wolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in AustraliaBeijing’s diplomatic officials are adopting the language of the Albanese government to press their demands upon local governments and communities.The Diplomat
WORLDOct 12Global Degrees, Closer to Home: SIM's Guide for Parents Choosing UK, Australian and US Qualifications in SingaporeSINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 October 2026 - An international university education no longer has to begin with a move to the United Kingdom, Australia or the United States. Qualifications delivered in Singapore now sit alongside local universities…hastingstribune · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 5Japan, Australia boost economic security ties with finance dialogueJapan ⁠and Australia ⁠have agreed to establish an ⁠annual finance ministers’ dialogue aimed at deepening cooperation in financial and economic policy, as well as strengthening bilateral collaboration on economic security. Under ‌a memorandum of understanding signed on Monday that is effective for five years, the two countries’ finance ministers will meet regularly to promote cooperation across a broad range of economic themes. “Recognising ⁠that Japan and Australia’s economic and security...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Can Australia Create Lasting Climate Impacts For the Asia-Pacific?Australia is set to preside over the negotiations at the upcoming COP31 climate conference in Türkiye, but its support for regional partners will need to be sustained.The Diplomat
WORLDOct 1Australian man arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly carrying imitation gunHong Kong police have arrested a foreign man at a bar in Yau Ma Tei on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm. The 36-year-old Australian was arrested a second time on Wednesday night for criminal damage after he allegedly vandalised the detention facility while in police custody. Police were first alerted at 10.14pm on Wednesday when a passer-by reported a person behaving suspiciously near an alley at 213 Shanghai Street while carrying a gun-like object. The suspect subsequently entered a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 29Vietnam accused of abducting Norwegian and Australian human rights activistsVietnam accuses activists of entering country using forged documents with intention to carry out terrorist activitiesThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 29Australia urged to help free activist jailed in VietnamAustralia is being urged to intervene on behalf of an activist jailed in Vietnam. This highlights an international human rights concern involving diplomatic pressure.portstephensexaminer.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 29Australia urged to help free activist jailed in VietnamAustralia is being urged to intervene and assist in the release of an activist who has been jailed in Vietnam. This situation highlights an international human rights concern and diplomatic pressure.westernadvocate.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 29Australia urged to help free activist jailed in VietnamAustralia is being urged to assist in the release of an activist who has been jailed in Vietnam, highlighting an international human rights and diplomatic issue.dailyliberal.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 29Australia urged to help free activist jailed in VietnamAustralia is being urged to intervene and help secure the release of an activist currently imprisoned in Vietnam. This situation involves international advocacy concerning human rights and detention.newcastleherald.com.au
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 28Australian rights activist feared missing in Cambodiamerimbulanewsweekly.com.au · Australia
WORLDBREAKINGSep 28Australian rights activist feared missing in Cambodiaportnews.com.au · Australia
WORLDSep 28Australian rights activist feared missing in CambodiaAn Australian rights activist is reportedly feared missing in Cambodia. This suggests a potential international incident involving human rights concerns.manningrivertimes.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 27Australia just changed its visa rules. So what about its bespoke Hong Kong pathway?Hongkongers aiming to settle in Australia through a bespoke study-to-migrate pathway will not be exempt from new rules barring applicants from bringing along their families, the country’s home affairs authorities have said. The new rules, announced last month, have raised concerns among some Hongkongers, especially those who had hoped to bring their families while pursuing their studies in Australia before applying for temporary graduate visas to settle in the country. On September 17, Tony...South China Morning Post