South China Sea
UK says it has no plans for South China Sea confrontation after Beijing warning
Naval strike group is sailing through waters heavily contested between China and neighbouring countries
Dan Sabbagh, and Helen Davidson in Taipei
30, Jul, 2021 @3:00 PM
Marise Payne says net zero is government’s ‘broad position’ as she plays down Nationals’ climate revolt
Foreign affairs minister says net zero emissions target preferable by 2050 even as Liberals’ coalition partner shoots down idea
Paul Karp
20, Jun, 2021 @2:37 AM
Morrison says Indo-Pacific must remain ‘secure and resilient’ in veiled swipe at China
Macron backs prime minister, saying Australia is at the forefront of threats in the region and France is committed to ‘defending the balance’
Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent
16, Jun, 2021 @8:06 PM
Australia to discuss travel bubble with Singapore as leaders meet ahead of G7
Scott Morrison and Lee Hsien Loong also expected to talk about South China Sea and how to handle Beijing’s actions in the region
Paul Karp and Daniel Hurst
10, Jun, 2021 @7:42 AM
Biden and Xi talk of a clash of civilisations. But the real shared goal is dominance | Richard McGregor
The US president has challenged the idea that the ‘east is rising, the west declining’. Instead, he insists that America’s day is far from done
Richard McGregor
02, May, 2021 @8:00 AM
US has 'enormous respect' for how Australia is standing up to China's 'economic coercion'
Washington’s top diplomat in Canberra says the countries are discussing how they would respond to a range of scenarios including conflict in the Taiwan Strait
Daniel Hurst
31, Mar, 2021 @4:30 PM
China could invade Taiwan in next six years, top US admiral warns
Asia Pacific commander Philip Davidson says Beijing wants to take Washington’s world leadership role by 2050
Helen Davidson in Taipei, and agencies
10, Mar, 2021 @3:51 AM
Australian military to continue patrolling South China Sea as Beijing warns Taiwan independence ‘means war’
Australia ‘monitoring developments as Taiwan reports an increase in Chinese aircraft in its defence zone
Daniel Hurst
29, Jan, 2021 @7:05 AM
US Navy to adopt 'more assertive posture' against China and Russia
Major new report describes Beijing and Moscow as ‘determined rivals’ with China presenting ‘most pressing’ strategic threat
Helen Davidson in Taipei, and agencies
18, Dec, 2020 @5:37 AM
Australia joins global condemnation of China over Xinjiang amid deteriorating ties
The UN statement comes as a Pew poll finds 81% of Australians now view China unfavourably
Daniel Hurst
07, Oct, 2020 @4:26 AM
'The US enterprise is up for grabs': why the Trump-Biden race is so important for Australia
The choice: ‘America first’ or a renewed alliance. For once, the cliche about this being the most important election in living memory is actually true
Daniel Hurst
01, Aug, 2020 @8:00 PM
Australia to step up South China Sea defence cooperation with US – but won't commit to patrols
Allies release joint statement of ‘deep concern’ over China’s actions in Hong Kong and repression of Uighurs and vow to fight disinformation
Daniel Hurst
29, Jul, 2020 @8:22 AM
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