Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen is hoping Washington and Beijing can “ring-fence” the growing tensions over Taiwan and continue climate change talks after they were shuttered by the Chinese Communist Party in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) visit to Taiwan. Beijing announced its “countermeasures” in response to Pelosi’s high-profile visit on Aug. 5…
Australian Energy Minister Hopes US-China Climate Talks Can Be ‘Ring-Fenced’ From Taiwan Tensions
August 14, 2022
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Australian Defence Minister Calls for ‘Normal Peaceful Behaviour’ in Taiwan Strait
August 14, 2022
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Australia’s Defence Minister and Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles has called for a “return to normal peaceful behaviour” in the Taiwan Strait amid growing tensions in the region following China carrying out several military drills and a diplomatic visit by U.S. House Speaker to Taiwan. Marles said the Labor government wants to maintain its “one China policy”…
No More Reviews: Veteran Affairs Advocate Says Defence Force Needs Overhaul
August 12, 2022
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It was customary for soldiers of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to “break in” their standard combat boots. “There were not many people who actually had to carry packs and equipment long distances who didn’t have to bash these boots in to make sure they didn’t hurt their feet,” said Heston Russell, a former special…
Detained Australian Journalist Cheng Lei Has No Access to Family: Partner
August 12, 2022
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The partner of detained Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei has accused Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian of lying when he said the journalist had access to her family. Speaking at Australia’s National Press Club on Aug. 10, Xiao said the basic rights of Australian citizens detained in China were protected. “There are a couple of…
Taiwanese to Undergo ‘Re-Education’ If Beijing Were to Take Over: Chinese Ambassador
August 12, 2022
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The Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian has told a room full of journalists that Beijing will use any force necessary to bring Taiwan under its control. The comments came during an address to the National Press Club on Aug. 10, when Australian journalists pressed the Chinese regime’s representative about the current tensions in the…
Taiwan Would Undergo ‘Re-Education’ If Beijing Were to Take Over: Chinese Ambassador
August 12, 2022
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The Chinese Ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, has told a room full of journalists that Beijing will use any force necessary to bring Taiwan under its control and that once under the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) rule would undergo some form of re-education. The comments came during an address to the National Press Club on…
Senator Says Press Club Should Not Give Chinese Ambassador Platform to Spread ‘Lies and Disinformation’
August 11, 2022
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Former major general, now-Senator Jim Molan, has called on the National Press Club to refrain from giving the Chinese Embassy further opportunities to “spread its lies and disinformation.” His comments come after the Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian addressed the country’s Press Club on Aug. 10—at the invitation of CEO Maurice Reilly and Director…
Solomons PM Claims Election Delay a ‘One-Off’
August 10, 2022
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has assured Australian Pacific Minister Pat Conroy that his attempt to delay the country’s next election will be a “one-off.” The move comes after experts warned that Sogavare—who has cultivated deep ties with Beijing—could be emboldened to tighten control over the Pacific nation, a key goal of the Chinese…
‘It’s Happening’: Solomons PM Attempts to Delay Election Amid Beijing Influence
August 9, 2022
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has moved to delay elections citing the build-up to the Pacific Games in November 2023 as a reason. The move comes after South Pacific expert Cleo Paskal warned in March that Sogavare—who has cultivated deep ties with Beijing—could be emboldened to tighten control over the Pacific nation, a key…
Mourn and Grow Together: Dignitaries Commemorate 80th Anniversary of the Pacific Battle of Guadalcanal
August 9, 2022
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Top diplomats have gathered in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the bloody Battle of Guadalcanal (Aug. 7, 1942 to Feb. 9, 1943)—considered a turning point during the Second World War for the Allied forces. Among the attendees was Wendy Sherman, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Caroline Kennedy,…
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