Tag: International Relations

Australian Shadow Minister Questions Didi About User Data Security

An Australian senator has written to Chinese ride hailing giant Didi, asking the company to ensure it complies with Australian privacy laws and adequately protects the cyber security of Australian users. On Aug. 17, Liberal Senator, Shadow Minister for Cyber Security & Countering Foreign Interference James Paterson published on social media a letter to Maria…


Taiwan and China Stage Dueling Military Exercises

Taiwan is conducting its own military exercises in the wake of ongoing aggression from Chinese communist forces over the last two weeks. Chinese Communist Party (CCP) forces have continuously launched missiles over Taiwan and directed sea and aircraft into the air and waters around the island since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) visited the island…


CCP Official Confirms Its ‘Spy Ship’ Has Docked at Sri Lanka’s Port

An official from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) foreign ministry on Tuesday confirmed that the regime’s satellite-tracking vessel has docked at Sri Lanka’s port for replenishment, following a delay caused by India’s resistance over security concerns. The research vessel, Yuan Wang 5, arrived at the Hambantota port on Tuesday morning and will remain there for…


CCP Confirms Its ‘Spy Ship’ Has Docked at Sri Lanka’s Port, After Objections From India

An official from the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) foreign ministry on Tuesday confirmed that the regime’s satellite-tracking vessel has docked at Sri Lanka’s port for replenishment, following a delay after India objected to the ship’s arrival, citing security concerns. The research vessel, Yuan Wang 5, arrived at the Hambantota port on Tuesday morning and will…


The Unfathomable Consequences of the ‘One China Policy’

Commentary On Aug. 10, the Chinese Ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, used the opportunity of an address to the National Press Club in Canberra to bemoan the fragile relationship between Australia and China and to comment upon Australia’s Taiwan policy. By any standard, the comments of the ambassador were bellicose and uncompromising. He noted that…


Baltic Countries Quit China-led East European Bloc Despite Retaliation From Beijing

Following Lithuania’s departure from the East Europe forum, that is led by China, in May 2021, Latvia and Estonia announced last week that they are also leaving. Meanwhile, the Chinese communist regime put sanctions on Lithuanian officials for visiting Taiwan. Experts point out that the Baltic countries leaving China’s “17+1” bloc is a serious blow to…


Taiwan Says 11 Chinese Military Aircraft Crossed Taiwan’s Median Line

Eleven Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line or entered Taiwan’s air defense zone on Sunday, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said. Thirteen planes crossed the strait on Saturday, the ministry said. The Chinese regime has conducted military drills around the island after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei in early…


Taiwan Says 11 Chinese Military Aircraft Crossed Taiwan’s Median Line on Sunday

Eleven Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line or entered Taiwan’s air defense zone on Sunday, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said. Thirteen planes crossed the strait on Saturday, the ministry said. The Chinese regime has conducted military drills around the island after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei in early…


Australian Energy Minister Hopes US-China Climate Talks Can Be ‘Ring-Fenced’ From Taiwan Tensions

Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen is hoping Washington and Beijing can “ring-fence” the growing tensions over Taiwan and continue climate change talks after they were shuttered by the Chinese Communist Party in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) visit to Taiwan. Beijing announced its “countermeasures” in response to Pelosi’s high-profile visit on Aug. 5…


Australian Defence Minister Calls for ‘Normal Peaceful Behaviour’ in Taiwan Strait

Australia’s Defence Minister and Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles has called for a “return to normal peaceful behaviour” in the Taiwan Strait amid growing tensions in the region following China carrying out several military drills and a diplomatic visit by U.S. House Speaker to Taiwan. Marles said the Labor government wants to maintain its “one China policy”…