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Australia Touted as Future Weapons Supplier for US Under $21 Billion Plan: Report
Analysts say deeper defence industrial ties could reduce per-unit costs while filling critical stockpile gaps exposed by global conflicts.
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Anti-CCP Transnational Repression Seminar Held in UK Parliament
The firsthand accounts of transnational persecution and the personal stories of victims touched the audience.
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NZ Leaders Skip Cook Islands Anniversary Event Concerned With Beijing Deals
The New Zealand government has also paused funding to the Pacific nation.
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Japan Flags China as Biggest Threat to World Order Since World War II
China tops Japan’s list of security challenges in its latest defense report.
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Albanese Evokes Whitlam During Great Wall Visit, as CCP Leader Takes Swipe at Darwin Port Issue
The prime minister and his fiancée Jodie Haydon have been wined and dined by the CCP leadership.
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India Says Peace at Border, Open Trade, Key to Reset With China
India’s foreign minister Jaishankar urged his Chinese counterpart to resolve military standoffs and ease export controls.
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Opposition Urges Australian Leader Not to Neglect US Relationship
Minister Angus Taylor says Australia has a historic alliance with the United States and shouldn’t let it fall behind.
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Australia Kicks Off Biggest War Drills, Beijing Likely Watching
‘The Chinese military have observed these exercises since 2017. It’d be very unusual for them not to observe it,’ said Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy.
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Trade Tops Agenda as Albanese Meets Xi: Darwin Port, US Not Mentioned
‘My government’s approach to our relationship with China is patient, is calibrated, and is deliberate,’ said Anthony Albanese.
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EU Finalizes Anti-Dumping Duty on Lysine Imports From China
Europe’s sole producer of the amino acid said the duties, ranging from 48 percent to 58 percent, encourage production within the bloc.
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Australian PM Pushes China to Help Decarbonise Steel Production, Deal with Overcapacity
‘As both countries cooperate to advance decarbonisation, we also need to work together to address global excess steel capacity,’ Albanese said on July 14.
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Minister Says Australia Will Not Commit Troops to Conflict Ahead of Time
‘We don’t discuss hypotheticals,’ Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said.
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Trump’s Tariff Playbook Could Save Aussie Industry from China: Lawyer
‘You will never be able to produce a manufacturing industry of any consequence, as long as you have a [free] trade agreement with China,’ said Dan Ryan.
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Albanese Talks ‘Cute Koalas’ in China as Taiwan Defence Question Goes Unanswered
A top US defence official has asked Australian policymakers whether they will back Taiwan in the event of a conflict.
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Beijing Punishes Europe on Trade as It Seeks EU Support Against US Pressure
China courts EU against U.S. pressure yet slaps tariffs and bans on brandy and medical gear—pushing Brussels toward tougher trade defenses.
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US Reaffirms Commitment to Support Philippines and Deter CCP in South China Sea
US Navy highlights joint military readiness as tensions rise with Beijing
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EU to Stockpile Medical Supplies, Other Essential Goods in China De-risking Drive
The bloc announced measures to coordinate essential goods among member states in crisis, and to boost the production of medical tools and critical chemicals.
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Czech Republic Bans China’s DeepSeek Over Data Security Concerns
Czech government officials cite DeepSeek’s obligation to provide information to Beijing upon request as a key concern.
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Australia Touted as Future Weapons Supplier for US Under $21 Billion Plan: Report
Analysts say deeper defence industrial ties could reduce per-unit costs while filling critical stockpile gaps exposed by global conflicts.
|
Anti-CCP Transnational Repression Seminar Held in UK Parliament
The firsthand accounts of transnational persecution and the personal stories of victims touched the audience.
|
NZ Leaders Skip Cook Islands Anniversary Event Concerned With Beijing Deals
The New Zealand government has also paused funding to the Pacific nation.
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Japan Flags China as Biggest Threat to World Order Since World War II
China tops Japan’s list of security challenges in its latest defense report.
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Albanese Evokes Whitlam During Great Wall Visit, as CCP Leader Takes Swipe at Darwin Port Issue
The prime minister and his fiancée Jodie Haydon have been wined and dined by the CCP leadership.
|
India Says Peace at Border, Open Trade, Key to Reset With China
India’s foreign minister Jaishankar urged his Chinese counterpart to resolve military standoffs and ease export controls.
|
Opposition Urges Australian Leader Not to Neglect US Relationship
Minister Angus Taylor says Australia has a historic alliance with the United States and shouldn’t let it fall behind.
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Australia Kicks Off Biggest War Drills, Beijing Likely Watching
‘The Chinese military have observed these exercises since 2017. It’d be very unusual for them not to observe it,’ said Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy.
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Trade Tops Agenda as Albanese Meets Xi: Darwin Port, US Not Mentioned
‘My government’s approach to our relationship with China is patient, is calibrated, and is deliberate,’ said Anthony Albanese.
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EU Finalizes Anti-Dumping Duty on Lysine Imports From China
Europe’s sole producer of the amino acid said the duties, ranging from 48 percent to 58 percent, encourage production within the bloc.
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Australian PM Pushes China to Help Decarbonise Steel Production, Deal with Overcapacity
‘As both countries cooperate to advance decarbonisation, we also need to work together to address global excess steel capacity,’ Albanese said on July 14.
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Minister Says Australia Will Not Commit Troops to Conflict Ahead of Time
‘We don’t discuss hypotheticals,’ Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said.
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Trump’s Tariff Playbook Could Save Aussie Industry from China: Lawyer
‘You will never be able to produce a manufacturing industry of any consequence, as long as you have a [free] trade agreement with China,’ said Dan Ryan.
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Albanese Talks ‘Cute Koalas’ in China as Taiwan Defence Question Goes Unanswered
A top US defence official has asked Australian policymakers whether they will back Taiwan in the event of a conflict.
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Beijing Punishes Europe on Trade as It Seeks EU Support Against US Pressure
China courts EU against U.S. pressure yet slaps tariffs and bans on brandy and medical gear—pushing Brussels toward tougher trade defenses.
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US Reaffirms Commitment to Support Philippines and Deter CCP in South China Sea
US Navy highlights joint military readiness as tensions rise with Beijing
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EU to Stockpile Medical Supplies, Other Essential Goods in China De-risking Drive
The bloc announced measures to coordinate essential goods among member states in crisis, and to boost the production of medical tools and critical chemicals.
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Czech Republic Bans China’s DeepSeek Over Data Security Concerns
Czech government officials cite DeepSeek’s obligation to provide information to Beijing upon request as a key concern.
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