Cheng Lei: Australian PM asks China to give journalist detained in Beijing access to her children Chen Lei’s access to her family is ‘virtually nonexistent,’ her partner says The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
Australia urges China to allow detained mom to speak to kids Australia’s prime minister has urged China to allow detained Chinese-born Australian journalist Cheng Lei to make her first contact with her children in more than two years The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
Albanese would welcome more China talks The prime minister says he would welcome one-on-one talks with China's president at the upcoming G20 summit. AAP · Sep 6, 2022
Taiwanese independence advocates will be 'punished', says Chinese ambassador China's ambassador to Australia warns that Taiwanese people advocating full independence from the mainland will be "punished" according to Chinese law, speaking in an interview with the ABC's 7.30 program. ABC News · Sep 6, 2022
Chinese ambassador would ‘love’ to see Anthony Albanese meet Xi Jinping without preconditions Xiao Qian says Canberra and Beijing have ‘good momentum but we need to keep the momentum’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022
Improved China ties still possible: Marles Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says the world would "breathe a sigh of relief" if tensions eased in the Taiwan Strait. AAP · Aug 13, 2022
Why does China want Taiwan when it's already so big and rich? The answer is about more than land and money There's a long history of tension between China and Taiwan and the global ramifications of this are complicated. Here's a quick guide to get you up to speed on the situation. ABC News · Aug 11, 2022
Australia recoils over Chinese ambassador’s ‘concerning’ language about Taiwan Government urges ‘restraint and de-escalation’ after Xiao Qian’s speech as Peter Dutton says ‘nobody should be surprised’ if conflict erupts between China and Taiwan The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2022
Dutton calls for production line submarine Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Australia needs to be frank about the threat of China in the region, following military drills near Taiwan. AAP · Aug 10, 2022
Clive Palmer ordered to pay part of Mark McGowan’s legal costs; 87 more Covid deaths – As it happened All the day’s news, as it happened The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022
Ambassador’s fiery speech was the sound of China laying out terms that Australia has already declined China’s rules of rapprochement unveiled in Canberra were: don’t squabble outdoors, don’t pick sides and don’t humiliate Beijing by failing to respect red lines The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022
China halts military drills around Taiwan but ‘war preparation’ continues Beijing repeats resolve to annex Taiwan by force if peaceful means prove unsuccessful The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022
China envoy calls for ‘rational’ view, defends Taiwan drills Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says change of government in Canberra offers an ‘opportunity to reset’ ties. Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2022
The Loop: One Nation websites to be suspended, China's ambassador to Australia on Taiwan, and Domino's Pizza breaks up with Italy Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · Aug 10, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 Chinese envoy tells Australia to show 'caution' over Taiwan A Chinese envoy says Australia’s recent change of government is a chance to “reset” its troubled relationship with China, but the new administration must “handle the Taiwan question with caution.”
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022 Chinese ambassador to Australia says Beijing will use ‘all necessary means’ for Taiwan ‘unification’ Xiao Qian says reset of China-Australia relationship is possible and suggests Washington had turned Canberra against Beijing
AAP · Aug 10, 2022 'Possible reset' for Aust-China trade Australia and China must resolve their differences with the global economy facing a number of difficulties, the Asian country's ambassador has told journalists.
ABC News · Aug 10, 2022 China's ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian warns Beijing will use any means necessary for Taiwan 'reunification' The Chinese ambassador to Australia uses a National Press Club address to stand firm on Taiwan, saying there is no room for compromise, but he is hopeful about mending ties with Canberra.
Reuters · Aug 10, 2022 Chinese envoy says ties with Australia must be mended before solving trade issues China's ambassador to Australia said that more needed to be done to reset relations between Canberra and Beijing and that the two nations were not at the stage of solving political and trade disputes.
AAP · Aug 10, 2022 Ukraine envoy calls for China action Ukraine being part of the former Soviet Union has complicated the dispute between it and Russia, according to a senior Chinese envoy.
Reuters · Aug 10, 2022 Australia, China not yet ready to tackle trade disputes - Chinese envoy Australia and China have not yet reached the point of talking about how to resolve their trade disputes, the Chinese ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, said on Wednesday.
ABC News · Aug 10, 2022 Updates: China's ambassador to Australia addresses National Press Club — as it happened Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says the relationship between the two countries has been "difficult" in recent times, but adds a change of government has provided an "opportunity to reset" relations — as it happened.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2022 GPs warn against over-the-counter Covid treatment – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Aug 9, 2022 Risk of 'miscalculation' from China drills As the Chinese ambassador prepares to address the National Press Club, there are concerns about potential miscalculations from military drills near Taiwan.
ABC News · Jul 1, 2022 China Daily editorial slams Anthony Albanese over Ukraine war comments hinting at Taiwan Chinese state media hits back at the the Prime Minister's comments, declaring the chances of Australian-Chinese ties being reset are rapidly diminishing.