UN chief to push for more climate change action at Pacific leaders’ summit
António Guterres to attend Pacific Islands Forum (Pif) in Tonga with climate crisis and unrest in New Caledonia among issues to watch The UN secretary...
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Chinese military plane carries out first violation of Japanese airspace
Two-minute incursion by a surveillance aircraft, the first such incident by a military aircraft, comes amid regional tensions in Asia-Pacific region Japan has condemned an...
Canada to follow US lead in imposing 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles
Trudeau also announces 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum and says ‘China is not playing by the same rules’ Canada, following the lead of...
‘Decadent and passive’: China cracks down on ‘throwing eggs’ card game
Craze for the four-player game known as guandan may lead to the formation of cliques, Communist party warns As recently as last year, Chinese state...
Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed Sabina Shoal in South China Sea
Philippines says two coast guard vessels damaged by China’s ‘unlawful manoeuvres’, while Beijing says it took ‘control measures’ after vessels illegally entered waters around shoal...
Conviction of Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai ‘unjust’, says Chris Patten
Former governor speaks out after appeal court upholds convictions of seven activists over 2019 protest Chris Patten, the former governor of Hong Kong, has decried...
Aukus pact will turn Australia into ‘51st state’ of the US, Paul Keating says
Former prime minister argues Australia has made itself a target by aligning with American ‘aggression’ towards China Follow our Australia news live blog for latest...
China lists Taiwanese independence supporters it wants people to denounce
Beijing website asks for information about supposed ‘crimes’ of ‘secessionist’ current and past Taiwan officials China’s government has called for people to denounce “diehard secessionists”...
Lammy plans China visit for September to kick-start high-level engagement
Exclusive: Move highlights ambition to reconnect with Beijing but minister will face pressure over human rights David Lammy is planning a visit to China in...
US plans more frequent bomber deployments to Australia amid China’s ‘escalatory behaviour’
Australia-US talks also turn to Middle East conflict as representatives ramp up calls for Gaza ceasefire Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates...
