MANILA, 22 JULY 2026 (AAP) — Australia has raised its concerns with China over its nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific, noting many of the region’s nations also shared the same view. Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Manila on Tuesday evening. […]
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Australia raises concerns as China strengthens control over maritime traffic east of Taiwan
By Jason Fang with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Australia has spoken directly to Beijing officials about China’s focus on maritime traffic near Taiwan. Chinese state media reports have indicated Beijing is trying a new strategy in the area. China said the activities were legitimate and called for its sovereignty to be respected. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-03/australia-concerns-about-china-action-east-of-taiwan/106877030 Share article […]
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Australia gives U.S ‘edge’ against China, says Trump’s pick for Canberra
WASHINTON, 22 MAY 2026 (AFR)—Donald Trump’s pick to lead diplomatic efforts in Canberra says having a strong relationship with Australia gives the U.S an edge over China in the Indo-Pacific and is crucial to its attempts to break Beijing’s stranglehold on critical minerals processing. David Brat told senators on Wednesday (Thursday AEST) that if confirmed […]
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China inching towards resuming fuel exports as Penny Wong presses Australia’s case
By foreign affairs correspondent Stephen Dziedzic In short: (ABC-Australia) The Chinese government is working with Australian businesses on jet fuel supplies, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has confirmed. Beijing restricted jet fuel and diesel exports after the Iran war broke out. What’s next? Senator Wong says it’s only the “first step” to secure more fuel supplies […]