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Solomon Islands leader hits back at criticism of deepening security ties with China

The leader of Solomon Islands is hitting back at criticism of his nation’s deepening security ties with China, saying the United States and Australia have nothing to fear

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

No chance China will join Pacific trade pact in near term, Australia warns

Assistant trade minister suggests consideration of China’s push to join CPTPP ‘some way off’ as UK becomes 12th member

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023

Afternoon Update: cautious welcome for new RBA governor; Peter van Onselen loses case; and watch Fran Drescher’s fiery Hollywood strike speech

Labor hails appointment of first female Reserve Bank boss as ‘historic moment for Australia’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023

‘Not in the spirit of our friendship’: Penny Wong concedes past Australian wrongs in Timor-Leste

Foreign minister says previous governments have treated the country in ‘disappointing’ ways during visit to Dili

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2023

Australia should recognise state of Palestine as part of ‘fair go’ ethos, de facto ambassador says

Izzat Abdulhadi of Palestinian delegation calls for government to resist ‘pressure’ to avoid contentious topic – and to strongly condemn Israel’s raids on Jenin

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023

Albanese urged to cancel China trip as Beijing warns Australia against sheltering ‘fugitives’

Labor warns it will not tolerate foreign interference on Australian soil as it vows to protect free speech

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023

Hong Kong places ‘bounties’ on activists abroad

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader has called on eight overseas activists to turn themselves in, a day after police put out bounties on them for violating the Chinese territory’s national security law.

Bangkok Post · Jul 4, 2023

Australia-based lawyer Kevin Yam vows ‘not to shut up’ after Hong Kong arrest warrant

Australian citizen, who lived in Hong Kong for 20 years before returning last year, is one of eight overseas activists targeted

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2023

Australia, UK, US condemn Hong Kong bounty for exiled activists

Police offer 1 million Hong Kong dollars for each of the activists whom they accuse of endangering national security.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023

Minister suggests rate pause based on uncertain outlook – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023