China releases one of detained Crown casino staff

One of 18 Crown Resorts employees detained a month ago in China has been released on bail, suggesting authorities have concluded their preliminary investigations and could soon move to formally arrest and then charge those remaining in custody.

Donald Trump's election good and bad news for China

The view from Beijing on the US presidential election could best have been described as a case of better the devil you know than the devil you don't.

Rebel Hong Kong lawmakers left out in the cold

In a decision that overrides the city's authorities, China rules that Hong Kong politicians advocating independence are ineligible to hold public office.

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.