Government maintains 'keen interest' in Crown case in China

Australia's Justice Minister directly raised with China's top police official the government's concerns regarding four Australians detained on the mainland.

Andrew Robb defends Landbridge appointment as 'commercial arrangement'

Former trade minister defends "commercial arrangement", despite the company's acknowledged role in advancing China's strategic imperatives in the region.

Four Australians being helped in China, Julie Bishop says

Julie Bishop confirms the detention of a fourth Australian in China in connection with the nationwide blitz on Crown Resorts' activities.

Meet 'Mr Chinatown' of Toorak, Crown's biggest whale catcher

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In the rarefied world of Crown's VIP gamblers, one man stands apart. But even Melbourne's "Mr Chinatown" is feeling the heat from China's recent arrests.

Xi Jinping confirmed as China's most powerful leader in decades

The title change strengthens Xi's hand ahead of a major leadership reshuffle late next year, where he will try to further consolidate his base.

Melbourne grandmother prosecuted after returning to China to clear her name

The return of international 'fugitives' through the Fox Hunt operation has been the subject of triumphant state media coverage.

Details of Chinese high rollers now in hands of mainland authorities

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Communications documenting the movement of millions of dollars offshore by Chinese high rollers are now in the hands of mainland authorities following the police seizure of computers, laptops and mobile phones belonging to Crown Resorts' 18 detained employees.

Postcard from Beijing where national pride is at stake on the field

It has been a perennial paradox, a despondent exercise in national soul-searching for long-suffering Chinese soccer fans.

'Hong Kong is not China': open defiance from new political rebels

Legislators were ordered to return to their seats after displaying banners reading "Hong Kong is not China".