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The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2025

Tibetans raise rights abuses as PM meets Chinese leader

The exiled Tibetan leader has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to stand up for human rights when visiting China and more bluntly rebuke Chinese repression.

AAP · Jul 15, 2025

PM retraces predecessor's steps on China's Great Wall

Anthony Albanese has used a visit to the Great Wall of China to emphasise Australia's wish to engage on ways to build regional security and stability.

AAP · Jul 15, 2025

Australian and Chinese leaders seek to boost trade despite differences on other issues

Australia and China are working to strengthen trade ties despite disagreements over security and human rights

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

China hails PM's 'personal efforts' to restore ties

China's premier has applauded Anthony Albanese's efforts to restore Chinese-Australian relations after they had reached "a low point" in recent years.

AAP · Jul 14, 2025

View from The Hill: Segal’s antisemitism plan gives government controversy, not clarity

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may be rueing what seemed a good idea at the time – the appointment of a special envoy to combat antisemitism (as well as an envoy to combat Islamophobia).

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

Huge military exercise involving 19 countries begins as Chinese surveillance expected

The drill is expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Political tensions muddy PM's Chinese green steel push

Efforts to end Chinese ownership of an Australian port highlight challenges to the prime minister's ambition to grow business ties between the two nations.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

Military might on show as defence questions swirl

Troops from around the world are taking part in military drills in Australia coast as the US pressures its allies for plans should a real war break out.

AAP · Jul 13, 2025

France says Australia defence ties repaired after submarine row

France's defence relations with Australia have recovered after their 2021 bust-up over a major submarine contract, the country's ambassador said Sunday.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 13, 2025