Asia-Pacific
Trump doubles down on nuclear tests as Russia issues warning
The US president’s surprise remarks have drawn confusion inside and outside the government – and a reaction from the Kremlin that risks restarting the Cold War.
- Reuters
Latest
‘China doesn’t want to do that’: Trump’s bravado comes at a critical time
Xi Jinping wasn’t in the room, but he was top of mind as Anthony Albanese and the US president met. As was Taiwan.
- Matthew Knott and Lisa Visentin
‘Xi is watching’: How Trump’s aid cuts have left Australia ‘holding the bag’
It was the end of January, just a week after Donald Trump returned to office, when the email arrived in the inboxes of FHI 360.
- Michael Koziol
- Analysis
- Pacific diplomacy
Albanese was chasing a big announcement. He got a reality check instead
Australians dubious about the merit of handing billions of dollars to PNG to establish a rugby league team and upgrade its military will not be impressed.
- Matthew Knott
- Opinion
- Defence
Why this defence treaty with a Pacific neighbour matters just as much as submarines
Australia is set to sign a defence pact with Papua New Guinea this week – and it’s the kind of partnership that will be critical to the nation’s security.
- Jennifer Parker
- Updated
- Pacific diplomacy
Albanese’s $500m Pacific security deal founders over China clause
Anthony Albanese’s plans to sign a sweeping $500m agreement with Vanuatu have been dealt a blow as Australia jostles for influence with China.
- Matthew Knott
China’s super summit unites Trump’s foes and friends alike
Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi and leaders of eight other nations are meeting in northern China this week, as host Xi Jinping boosts his image as the leader of a new global world order.
- Christopher Bodeen
- Exclusive
- Pacific diplomacy
After PNG, Australia’s soft power game with China extends to Solomons
Just like PNG’s NRL team, a new Brisbane-backed Solomon Islands soccer club could become an unlikely arena in Australia’s geopolitical rivalry with China.
- Cameron Atfield
- Opinion
- Inside China
Red alert: Xi’s plan to protect China from the worst of Trump
China’s leaders meet this week in Beijing. Top of mind will be the threat posed by the US president.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
Elon Musk is a ‘huge fan’ of China. Will Trump tear them apart?
Elon Musk is China’s favourite Western CEO, but his new role in the Trump administration could soon leave him performing a geopolitical juggling act.
- Katrina Northrop and Lyric Li