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‘Meek and weak’: Former top diplomat blasts Albanese on China
Shingo Yamagami had an outspoken style as Japan’s ambassador to Australia. Now, he says, “I can finally speak my mind.”
- by Matthew Knott
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NZ’s anti-woke warrior Winston Peters is the Trump of the south
Once described as like “the drunk uncle at the wedding”, NZ’s deputy prime minister has proved the wiliest political survivor in the Pacific.
- by Matthew Knott
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Anxious Singapore urges Trump to stay engaged in South-East Asia
Leaders across the globe are coming to terms with what a second Trump presidency will mean for their patch. Here, he’s among the three most important players.
- by Zach Hope
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Foreign relations
Biden, Xi to meet in Peru as PM arrives amid fears of Trump trade war
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived at an economic summit in Peru that is being overshadowed by the world leader who isn’t there – Donald Trump.
- by David Crowe
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Taiwan
Trump’s choice of Rubio and Waltz sends tough Taiwan message to China
Two China hawks are poised to take up key roles in the Trump administration, shaping the direction of Sino-US policy and global security.
- by Lisa Visentin
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US Votes 2024
Elon Musk tapped for ‘government efficiency’ role by Donald Trump
The announcement that Elon Musk would be asked to lead a coveted, newly created post for the Trump White House came amid a flurry of cabinet announcements.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Chinese-owned vineyards in France for sale at knockdown prices
Between 2008 and 2014 Chinese investors bought up dozens of Bordeaux estates and gave them new names like Imperial Rabbit or Gold Rabbit. Then everything changed.
- by Vivian Song
Keating says Australians ‘utterly at odds’ with Labor on US-China
The former prime minister leapt upon poll results showing most Australians want to avoid picking sides in any conflict between the United States and China.
- by Matthew Knott
Trump’s touted tariffs threaten to sweep up Aussie lobsters
Many economists are concerned a new trade war between the world’s two biggest economies will have flow-on consequences for Australia.
- by Lisa Visentin
Australia hopes to dazzle Chinese buyers with surf and turf
“It doesn’t get any better than this,” the Trade Minister Don Farrell remarked, framed by the city’s shimmering high-rise skyline.
- by Lisa Visentin
Opinion
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Xi’s grandiose plan for the Asia-Pacific is not working. Kevin Rudd knows why
China’s foreign policy, particularly in this region, often appears contradictory. But according to the former PM, it’s part of a broader but so far unsuccessful strategy.
- by Peter Hartcher