Stephen Dziedzic
Australia’s ambassador to China blasts Beijing’s ‘vindictive’ trade behaviour
Australia’s ambassador in Beijing has labelled China’s campaign of economic punishment against Australia “vindictive” as the diplomatic relationship between the two countries...
Beijing slams Australian government for ‘politicising trade’ over blocked Probuild deal
China’s government has slammed Australia’s decision to block a Chinese company’s $300 million bid for the Australian construction firm Probuild, accusing the...
Prime Minister Scott Morrison urges caution over TikTok’s China connection
The Prime Minister has indicated the federal government will not ban TikTok, but has warned Australians the wildly popular video-sharing app “connects...
Australian intelligence agencies investigate Chinese-owned TikTok over security concerns
TikTok is facing intensifying scrutiny in Canberra, with intelligence agencies putting the app under the microscope and some MPs pressing the Federal...
Australia reaffirms American alliance but resists push for further exercises in South China Sea
Australia has resisted the United States’ push for more assertive freedom of navigation exercises in the disputed waters in the South China...
Coalition of 62 countries backs Australian, EU push for independent inquiry into coronavirus
A coalition of 62 countries has backed a joint Australian and European Union push for an independent inquiry into the coronavirus outbreak...
China’s rise prompts Australia and US to join forces and upgrade Manus naval base
Vice-President Mike Pence has announced the US will partner with Australia and Papua New Guinea to redevelop the Manus Island naval base...
New Caledonia: Voters flock to polls for independence referendum exposing ethnic divide
Voters have been flocking to the polls in the French territory of New Caledonia for a historic vote on independence. The referendum...
Photographer: Shutter-bugged Barnaby Joyce threatened to punch me outside church
A photographer has accused former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce of threatening to punch him during an ugly verbal confrontation outside a Catholic...
Greens likely to back Coalition bid to have High Court rule on Labor MPs’ citizenship
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is continuing to demand that Labor refer its MPs facing dual citizenship questions to the High Court, accusing...