‘Most serious in history’:China’s hacking reaches deep into US telecoms

‘Most serious in history’:China’s hacking reaches deep into US telecoms

Only in the past week has it become clear that “every major” communication company has been broken into by the Chinese spy group Salt Typhoon.

  • byDavid E. Sanger andJulian E. Barnes

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How climate-denier Trump may leave China to save the planet

How climate-denier Trump may leave China to save the planet

Xi Jinping will take great delight in showing the world how decadent the US becomes under Donald Trump when it comes to global warming. The planet may be the winner.

  • byRoss Gittins
‘Turnaround’:Xi talks up China ties in G20 talks with Albanese

‘Turnaround’:Xi talks up China ties in G20 talks with Albanese

The Chinese president has acknowledged the “twists and turns” in Beijing’s relations with Australia during a meeting that sought to cement a strategic partnership rocked by trade disputes.

  • byDavid Crowe
‘Dangerous’:Caroline Kennedy blasts cousin RFK Jr’s vaccine views

‘Dangerous’:Caroline Kennedy blasts cousin RFK Jr’s vaccine views

The departing US ambassador said:“I grew up with him,so I’ve known all this for a long time;others are just getting to know him.”

  • byMatthew Knott
Albanese confirms Xi meeting as he pushes G20 for tough talk on Ukraine,Middle East

Albanese confirms Xi meeting as he pushes G20 for tough talk on Ukraine,Middle East

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is warning about the loss of innocent lives and the damage to the world from growing conflicts.

  • byDavid Crowe
‘Meek and weak’:Former top diplomat blasts Albanese on China

‘Meek and weak’:Former top diplomat blasts Albanese on China

Shingo Yamagami had an outspoken style as Japan’s ambassador to Australia. Now,he says,“I can finally speak my mind.”

  • byMatthew Knott
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NZ’s anti-woke warrior Winston Peters is the Trump of the south

NZ’s anti-woke warrior Winston Peters is the Trump of the south

Once described as like “the drunk uncle at the wedding”,NZ’s deputy prime minister has proved the wiliest political survivor in the Pacific.

  • byMatthew Knott
Anxious Singapore urges Trump to stay engaged in South-East Asia

Anxious Singapore urges Trump to stay engaged in South-East Asia

Leaders across the globe are coming to terms with what a second Trump presidency will mean for their patch. Here,he’s among the three most important players.

  • byZach Hope
Biden,Xi to meet in Peru as PM arrives amid fears of Trump trade war

Biden,Xi to meet in Peru as PM arrives amid fears of Trump trade war

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived at an economic summit in Peru that is being overshadowed by the world leader who isn’t there – Donald Trump.

  • byDavid Crowe
Trump’s choice of Rubio and Waltz sends tough Taiwan message to China
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Trump’s choice of Rubio and Waltz sends tough Taiwan message to China

Two China hawks are poised to take up key roles in the Trump administration,shaping the direction of Sino-US policy and global security.

  • byLisa Visentin
Elon Musk tapped for ‘government efficiency’ role by Donald Trump

Elon Musk tapped for ‘government efficiency’ role by Donald Trump

The announcement that Elon Musk would be asked to lead a coveted,newly created post for the Trump White House came amid a flurry of cabinet announcements.

  • byFarrah Tomazin