Commentary We have been warned that the region could be at war in the coming years. It was not the Australian prime minister who uttered the words. Nor was it the defence minister or the Chief of the Defence Forces. Nor was it the president of the United States. Ominously, the warnings have come from…
We’ve Been Warned of War
March 13, 2023
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Consular Immunity ‘Not Absolute’: Judge Sets Precedent in Case Against Chinese Official
March 13, 2023
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BRISBANE—A new court ruling may determine whether diplomatic immunity extends to consular officials involved in threatening or harming locals. The District Court case on March 13 was held regarding the 2019 incident when Chinese Consular General Xu Jie publicly lauded the assault of student activist, Drew Pavlou, at the University of Queensland (UQ). Pavlou took part…
China Top of Mind in NRL’s Pacific Push
March 13, 2023
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China is top of mind for Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) as it begins deliberations around whether to put a team in the South Pacific region—the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between Beijing and democratic nations. The move to grant a license to a “Pasifika” club would be the latest “soft power” initiative by the…
WA Premier Eyes China Visit as Relations Improve
Mark McGowan is set to become the first Australian state premier to travel to China since before the COVID-19 pandemic as tensions thaw between the two nations. Western Australia’s premier has confirmed he plans to visit Beijing in late April to discuss the lucrative trade relationship between the two parties. He also expects to visit Guangzhou…
China Accused of Trying to Sink Nuclear Subs Deal
March 13, 2023
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Concerns have been raised about Chinese propaganda spreading through Pacific island nations with little oversight in order to stir up unease around Australia’s security alliances. A new report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says Beijing is trying to stir up a negative perception of the trilateral AUKUS alliance between Australia, the United States and the United…
China Secures Australian Lithium For Almost 70 Percent Below Market Value
March 13, 2023
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An Australian mining company with links to China has been subject to a state government inquiry for selling lithium around 70 percent below the current market prices despite being under administration. Alita Resources, which operates the Bald Hill lithium mine in Western Australia via its subsidiary Lithco, is expected to export 150,000 tonnes of lithium…
‘China Before Communism’: 3 Words Forcing Corporate Australia to Consider Its Stance on Beijing
March 9, 2023
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A three-word slogan deemed too “political” to be advertised by some of Australia’s largest corporations is forcing businesses to consider where they stand regarding the Chinese regime. “China Before Communism” is the slogan of the New York-based classical Chinese dance company Shen Yun Performing Arts, which tours around the world, offering a glimpse into China…
‘China Before Communism’: The 3 Words Forcing Corporate Australia to Consider Its Stance on Beijing
March 9, 2023
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A three-word slogan deemed too “political” to be advertised in one of Australia’s largest shopping chains. “China Before Communism” is the slogan of the New York-based classical Chinese dance company Shen Yun Performing Arts, which tours around the world, offering a glimpse into China before the communist takeover in 1949. But it has proven too…
Allegations Australia May Be Arming Hostile Governments Generates Calls for an Inquiry
March 8, 2023
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The Coalition is calling for a federal investigation into reports that Australian universities could be arming hostile foreign governments with skilled cyber hackers. This comes after allegations from academic whistleblowers revealed that Australian universities were potentially training Chinese hackers through teaching collaborations with Chinese universities. Shadow Minister for Cybersecurity and Countering Foreign Interference, Senator James Paterson,…
No Country On Earth Can Resist Beijing’s Military on Its Own: Former Prime Minister Warns
March 6, 2023
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“Interlocking alliances” between nations is the best way to counteract Beijing’s military build-up in the Indo-Pacific region, says former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Morrison, now able to speak more freely after stepping down from office, delivered a gloomy outlook on potential conflict in the region. He warned that “no country on their own” could…
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