Rudd is right – we can’t wish away a war with China

Rudd is right – we can’t wish away a war with China

Australia needs to start thinking more deeply about the very real prospect of a war with China – and it must appreciate that Taiwan is only one potential trigger for conflict.

  • byMick Ryan

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APEC summit disrupted by Kim’s ballistic missile landing near Japan

APEC summit disrupted by Kim’s ballistic missile landing near Japan

Anthony Albanese said North Korea violated multiple UN resolutions and must stop,while the Japanese PM said the provocation cannot be condoned.

  • byPoppy McPherson andPanu Wongcha-um
Japan and Australia’s new security deal amid China concerns

Japan and Australia’s new security deal amid China concerns

A new security deal will clear the way for Australia and Japan to share more intelligence about Chinese military operations in the region.

  • byDavid Crowe
US pushes for AUKUS acceleration as China’s fleet looms

US pushes for AUKUS acceleration as China’s fleet looms

Tony Abbott has called for new submarines to be delivered as soon as possible as Anthony Albanese and US Vice President Kamala Harris meet in Tokyo.

  • byEryk Bagshaw
‘Man of steel’ Abe towers over Japanese politics during controversial farewell

‘Man of steel’ Abe towers over Japanese politics during controversial farewell

After three months of protest and bitter debate,Japan has finally farewelled its longest-serving prime minister.

  • byEryk Bagshaw
Shinzo Abe’s legacy divides Japan,opposition to his state funeral grows
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Shinzo Abe’s legacy divides Japan,opposition to his state funeral grows

Four Australian prime ministers will land in Japan on Monday,and the mood in Tokyo could not be more different from the scenes of ceremony across London.

  • byEryk Bagshaw
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Man sets himself on fire near Japan’s PM office
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Man sets himself on fire near Japan’s PM office

Shinzo Abe was assassinated on July 8 and his state funeral is set for September 27,with some 6000 people from Japan and overseas set to take part.

  • byMariko Katsumura
Japan tells China to stop its military drills around Taiwan

Japan tells China to stop its military drills around Taiwan

China’s Foreign Ministry says it is halting cooperation with the US in eight areas after announcing sanctions on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her family in retaliation for her visit.

  • byEryk Bagshaw
German chancellor and wife criticised after foxes scatter confidential papers

German chancellor and wife criticised after foxes scatter confidential papers

Secret documents with briefing notes about leaders’ wives were found strewn across the street after animals tear apart German leader’s bin bags.

  • byDaniel Wighton
Support for Japan PM soars after Abe assassination,election

Support for Japan PM soars after Abe assassination,election

Two polls taken since Sunday show popular support for Fumio Kishida is at a record high,despite the shock and turmoil of the weekend’s events.

  • byJon Herskovitz
A performance with a purpose:Biden welcomes Albanese to the top table

A performance with a purpose:Biden welcomes Albanese to the top table

The US president hammed it up to make sure everyone knew the relationship between the US and Australia was in safe hands on both sides of the Pacific.

  • byDavid Crowe