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What's in it for them? China and Russia stay silent on US election

What's in it for them? China and Russia stay silent on US election

"They have the most to gain in terms of the US continuing to be distracted and continuing its own turmoil."

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

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Indonesia banking on Australia's $1b loan to tackle COVID-19
Coronavirus pandemic

Indonesia banking on Australia's $1b loan to tackle COVID-19

The loan could help Australia maintain influence in a country that China has courted with medical and financial assistance throughout 2020. 

  • by James Massola and Karuni Rompies
'Severe fatigue and stress': Australia says stranded sailors' fate in hands of shipping company
China relations

'Severe fatigue and stress': Australia says stranded sailors' fate in hands of shipping company

The future of the 23 crew members stuck on board a coal ship for five months hangs on negotiations between China, India and Australian miners.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
'Start of an era': Armenia signs deal with Azerbaijan, Russia to end conflict
Border disputes

'Start of an era': Armenia signs deal with Azerbaijan, Russia to end conflict

The deal, which includes Russian peacekeeping troops, is likely to be seen as a sign that Moscow is still the main arbiter in a region it regards as its own backyard.

  • by Nvard Hovhannisyan and Nailia Bagirova
Suu Kyi's party claims to have won majority in Myanmar polls
World elections

Suu Kyi's party claims to have won majority in Myanmar polls

There were no reliable official figures available on voter turnout, and the country's election commission earlier said that it might take as long as a week to release full results.

  • by Pyae Sone Win
Another American facility demolished at Cambodia base: think tank
China relations

Another American facility demolished at Cambodia base: think tank

Cambodia has repeatedly denied reports it has reached a secret deal to let Beijing place its forces at the base.

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US slaps sanctions on four Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown
Hong Kong protests

US slaps sanctions on four Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown

The US has called China's enactment of a new national security law in Hong Kong this year an unacceptable breach of China's "one country, two systems" commitment.

  • by Humeyra Pamuk and David Brunnstrom
Russian helicopter shot down in Armenia near border with Azerbaijan
War

Russian helicopter shot down in Armenia near border with Azerbaijan

The helicopter appeared to have been shot down by a portable surface-to-air missile system fired from the ground, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

  • by Thomas Cronenberg, Awet Demurjan and Peter Spinella
China and Russia hold back on congratulating Biden
US votes 2020

China and Russia hold back on congratulating Biden

The two superpowers say they are waiting on official results, despite both countries' leaders quickly congratulating Donald Trump in 2016.

Sailors stranded on board for five months due to China-Australia dispute
China relations

Sailors stranded on board for five months due to China-Australia dispute

Two dozen Indian sailors have been prevented from going ashore after a ship carrying Australian coal was refused permission to dock at a Chinese port.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
Taiwan says not invited to WHO meeting after China's 'obstruction'
Coronavirus pandemic

Taiwan says not invited to WHO meeting after China's 'obstruction'

Taiwan is locked out of most global organisations such as the WHO due to the objections of China, which considers the island one of its provinces.

  • by Ben Blanchard