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Rudd warns risk of war in our region is ‘not a theory’
In a sweeping speech while unveiling his official portrait, the former PM also urged Australians to resist fearmongering about a Voice to parliament.
- by Matthew Knott
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Why Putin is losing his war, and Xi is winning his
Putin chose to launch a kinetic war to expand his territory. Xi chose “grey zone” warfare – distinctly aggressive, but without firing a shot.
- by Peter Hartcher
China blocked, water-cannoned boat in South China Sea, says Philippines
The Chinese coast guard’s “dangerous manoeuvres” prevented a boat from completing a routine troop rotation and resupply mission, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said.
- by Reuters
‘We made a mistake with Russia’: EU chief in Asia trade mission
In her first visit to the Philippines, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged to restart negotiations on a trade deal as China’s actions in the South China Sea rattle the region.
- by Latika Bourke
British defence secretary warns of Cold War in Pacific by 2030
Ben Wallace said he was concerned about Chinese President Xi Jinping’s desire to take Taiwan, which he said “was not a secret”, and warned it would have disastrous consequences.
- by Rob Harris
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Wong flags Solomons security deal concern in ‘frank’ talks with China’s Wang
The foreign minister also brought up Hong Kong police bounties placed on activists in exile in Australia, as well as calling for trade sanctions to be lifted.
- by Chris Barrett
‘We are a potential target’: The islands preparing for a war over Taiwan
When US troops converged on the Batanes islands, just 150 kilometres from Taiwan, locals were convinced it was the beginning of World War III.
- by Chris Barrett
Warner Bros explains line in Barbie’s world map that sparked Vietnam ban
The studio says the line was a “child-like” drawing not intended to make any kind of political statement.
- by Danielle Broadway
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The Barbie line that infuriated Vietnam and delighted Beijing
If you look closely enough, you might just spot it.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Albanese looks to ‘important friend’ Vietnam to fill skills shortages
The Australian leader is pushing to seal upgraded relations, agreeing to boost maritime ties and opening the door to more Vietnamese workers.
- by Chris Barrett
Banh mi, beer and friendship on the menu for Albanese in Vietnam
The Australian leader began a two-day official visit to Vietnam on Saturday, his first here since Labor took office last year.
- by Chris Barrett