China
Unexpected rains around Chinese capital leave dozens dead, missing
The severity of the flooding took the capital by surprise. Beijing usually has dry summers and had a stretch of record-breaking heat this year.
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CCP influence
Canada asks Australia for help as it faces backlash over China meddling
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under fire over revelations Chinese diplomats and proxies allegedly tried to sway Canada’s last two federal elections.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Senate inquiry says Chinese super app WeChat needs a TikTok-style ban
The Senate inquiry into foreign interference via social media has called for tech companies to be required to maintain a physical presence in Australia.
- by Matthew Knott
‘Human in disguise’: Chinese zoo forced to deny bear is a person
Sun bears, originally from Malaysia, are smaller than other species, the Hangzhou Zoo insisted and assured visitors that their animals are the real thing.
- by David Child
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Courts
Bondi man allegedly ensnared by ‘tentacles’ of Chinese spies, court told
Alex Csergo told police he was “terrified” and “paranoid” about what would happen if he did not co-operate.
- by Perry Duffin
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Australian economy
If the US or China falter, the average Australian will pick up the bill
The GST is no longer collecting enough tax to see us through a global recession. Australians’ personal income taxes will have to rise.
- by George Megalogenis
With Russia and China off limits, I went to the country sandwiched between them
Mongolia has managed to carve out a proud democratic identity over just three decades, despite its precarious position between two great authoritarian powers.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Australia, NZ raise concerns over China-Solomon Islands policing deal
Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Chris Hipkins issued their strongest joint statement to date on Beijing’s growing regional power.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Chinese Foreign Ministry scrubs missing minister from its records
Beijing has purged Qin Gang’s name and his meetings with world leaders from its online records.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Inside China
China abandons Xi’s policies as alarm bells start to ring
China is starting to realise that Xi Jinping’s abrupt policy shifts may not have been such good things after all.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Fiji prime minister cancels China visit after ‘small accident’
Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit was planned as China ramps up its push for security and trade ties with the Pacific Islands to compete with the United States and its allies.