Media tycoon tells court he did not use Trump officials to influence policy on Hong Kong

Media tycoon tells court he did not use Trump officials to influence policy on Hong Kong

Pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai has taken the stand for the first time since his arrest on national security charges.

  • byLisa Visentin

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Rudd operates as ‘foreign minister’ in DC:Top Biden adviser

Rudd operates as ‘foreign minister’ in DC:Top Biden adviser

US President Joe Biden’s top adviser on Asia has strongly backed Kevin Rudd,after the former PM made his first public comments since Donald Trump’s election victory.

  • byMatthew Knott andPeter Hartcher
‘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
‘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
Murdoch’s Ruddicide will fail. Here’s why Trump will warm to our Kevin
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Kevin Rudd

Murdoch’s Ruddicide will fail. Here’s why Trump will warm to our Kevin

News Corp wants Kevin Rudd removed from his Washington post,but the envoy has already built a network within the Trump 2.0 White House.

  • byPeter Hartcher
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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
China’s message to world leaders as anxiety grows over Trump win

China’s message to world leaders as anxiety grows over Trump win

But tensions over China were apparent in Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Indonesia’s president,who spoke of the need to “lower the temperature” with Beijing.

  • byDavid Crowe
Under fire from Trump-world,Rudd highlights his networking abilities

Under fire from Trump-world,Rudd highlights his networking abilities

The former golf caddy who sent an ominous social media post about Australia’s top diplomat has been described as “the ultimate insider” in Donald Trump’s entourage.

  • byMatthew Knott andDavid Crowe
Biden,Xi to meet in Peru as PM arrives amid fears of Trump trade war
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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
Rudd spoke sense about Trump. It’s a vengeful News Corp that has the explaining to do
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Rudd spoke sense about Trump. It’s a vengeful News Corp that has the explaining to do

Media campaigns can be a force for good. This one by News Corp is a disgrace.

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