Despite a patchy track record,including allegations of bribery,the Beijing-backed company is delivering a major project for the tiny Pacific nation,which is a major focus in the competition for influence in the region.
Amit Gupta’s home was raided,had his phones tapped and then he was gone. Now authorities can’t get him back.
While authorities watched on,key politicians accepted millions in largesse from an Australian company.
The president of Palau Surangel Whipps says Beijing is pursuing its interests aggressively across the region and has called on Australia to intervene as the US falters.
Former ASIO boss finds Home Affairs failed to conduct adequate due diligence when issuing contracts that led to public money being paid to suspected criminals and corrupt officials.
The Australian government is acting on advice that China is ramping up its efforts in the Pacific after learning from mistakes in the past.
There is no doubt that there needs to be a serious rethink about selective high schools in NSW.
The announcement is a major diplomatic coup for Beijing just days after the Democratic Progressive Party was elected to lead Taiwan for a third term.
As part of Saturday’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women,a Sydney poetry program is helping refugee women speak out against gender-based violence.
Nine News reported some of the asylum seekers were from Pakistan and paid $US10,000 ($15,250) each for the journey from Indonesia.
The recently signed Falepili Union is only the first step in a new Pacific approach. But is the Australian public ready for it?