China relations
Opinion
World politics
Defending democracy: Parameters of Western resolve may soon be tested
Australia will need to do much more to both deter the chance of the “two war” scenario, but also be ready to fight, and win, if it does eventuate.
- by Mick Ryan
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China’s ambassador backs the right to take control of Taiwan by force
In a Canberra speech that sparked concern from Japan and others, Xiao Qian endorsed a paper that said China would not renounce the use of force to take Taiwan.
- by David Crowe and Eryk Bagshaw
China plans to turn Taiwan into Hong Kong, says it will use force as a last resort
China’s state council has proposed imposing Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” policy on the island. It’s the first concrete proposal for Taiwan in two decades.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Opinion
Inside China
China’s new financial threat lurks in the shadows
Beijing has just sent another signal that shows just how concerned authorities are that the implosion of China’s property development sector could ignite a wider financial crisis.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
‘A lot more to play out’: China to keep up pressure on Taiwan
The Taiwan crisis is not over, the US deputy secretary of state warns, as Beijing announces it will continue military manoeuvres around the island.
- by Peter Hartcher
Taipei warns China’s ambitions go beyond Taiwan, calls for allies to escalate military engagement
The Taiwanese foreign minister says Taiwan is the last island standing in the way of China’s determination to expand its reach into the Pacific.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
One year after Afghanistan pullout, spy agencies pivot towards China
One year after ending the war in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden and top national security officials speak less about counter-terrorism and more about the political, economic and military threats posed by China as well as Russia.
- by Nomaan Merchant
Opinion
Taiwan
Mutual agitation: Can US and China avoid conflict over Taiwan?
In their own countries, the leaders of China and the US have much to gain politically by talking and acting tough on Taiwan. But all-out conflict will be a heavy price for irresponsible grandstanding.
- by Peter Hartcher
Wong calls for restraint as China extends military drills around Taiwan
China is stepping up its show of force in the worst crisis in the Taiwan Strait in decades, while Peter Dutton backed Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit that triggered the military drills.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
Taiwan
Xi tries to salvage Pelosi crisis with new aggressive military tactic
Chinese President Xi Jinping wasn’t able to stop Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, so engaged in a face-saving effort for his domestic audience, experts say.
- by Yew Lun Tian
Hastie warns of ‘bleak outlook’ as China claims it’s the victim of provocation
The opposition’s defence spokesman backed the condemnation of Chinese military operations around Taiwan and said Australia must prepare for more pressure on national security.
- by David Crowe