China threatens Australia with missile attack
In the face of an increasing torrent of abuse from Beijing, Canberra should seek a much clearer commitment from Washington that its United States ally will retaliate if China launches a missile attack against Australia.
As far as Australia is concerned, the growing torrent of threats and bullying from Beijing mean that we need to have a much clearer understanding from our American ally about extended deterrence—not just nuclear deterrence but also conventional deterrence against Chinese long-range theatre missiles with conventional warheads.
Source : The Strategist #Jul26
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/china-threatens-australia-with-missile-attack/
#China #Australia #Missile #Beijing
In the face of an increasing torrent of abuse from Beijing, Canberra should seek a much clearer commitment from Washington that its United States ally will retaliate if China launches a missile attack against Australia.
As far as Australia is concerned, the growing torrent of threats and bullying from Beijing mean that we need to have a much clearer understanding from our American ally about extended deterrence—not just nuclear deterrence but also conventional deterrence against Chinese long-range theatre missiles with conventional warheads.
Source : The Strategist #Jul26
https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/china-threatens-australia-with-missile-attack/
#China #Australia #Missile #Beijing
Former US admiral says China 'their own worst enemy' as tensions rise in South China Sea
The Olympics, the fall of Kabul and the damage wrought by Delta have all occupied the world's focus in the past few months.
But in the waters to Australia's north, foreign navies have been gathering and critical diplomatic deals have been done.
All to ensure China does not control the South China Sea through direct force or by intimidation.
"I think that it behooves all of us who are like-minded countries, who support the idea of a free and open Indo-Pacific," former US Indo-Pacific Commander and former US ambassador to South Korea, retired Admiral Harry Harris, told 7.30.
Source: ABC #Sep12
https://t.co/rFt6baVgQt
#China #SouthChinaSea #Australia #SouthKorea
The Olympics, the fall of Kabul and the damage wrought by Delta have all occupied the world's focus in the past few months.
But in the waters to Australia's north, foreign navies have been gathering and critical diplomatic deals have been done.
All to ensure China does not control the South China Sea through direct force or by intimidation.
"I think that it behooves all of us who are like-minded countries, who support the idea of a free and open Indo-Pacific," former US Indo-Pacific Commander and former US ambassador to South Korea, retired Admiral Harry Harris, told 7.30.
Source: ABC #Sep12
https://t.co/rFt6baVgQt
#China #SouthChinaSea #Australia #SouthKorea
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Condemns Alleged #PoliticalCensorship at #OzAsiaFestival
//The future of government funding for #Adelaide's OzAsia Festival is under threat, after claims that Hong Kong's strict national security laws have extended to Australia's biggest Asian festival.
Hong Kong Cultural Association of South Australia (#HKCASA) chairwoman Janet Leung said it all started with a dispute over yellow umbrellas.
HKCASA was booked to host an interactive workshop and performance at the opening weekend of the festival last week.
"The workshop was supposed to show a historical timeline of how Hong Kong was transformed from a fishing village to an international financial hub," Ms Leung said.
The performance was locked in by OzAsia organisers in August, but a crucial detail then changed everything.
The workshop stall was to be decorated with yellow umbrellas.
The organiser pasted a link to a Wikipedia article detailing Hong Kong's so-called 'umbrella movement' of 2014, in which pro-democracy protesters held umbrellas in acts of passive defiance.
"Unfortunately, we are unable to approve the use of the yellow umbrellas as props decor," the email said.
Ms Leung said she was "shocked".//
Sourcs: ABC #Oct28
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-28/ozasia-participant-warns-censorship-after-workshop-canned/100575240
#Australia #Censorship #ForeignMinister #ForeignAffairs #MarisePayne #CreativeFreedom #NationalSecurityLaw #YellowUmbrella
//The future of government funding for #Adelaide's OzAsia Festival is under threat, after claims that Hong Kong's strict national security laws have extended to Australia's biggest Asian festival.
Hong Kong Cultural Association of South Australia (#HKCASA) chairwoman Janet Leung said it all started with a dispute over yellow umbrellas.
HKCASA was booked to host an interactive workshop and performance at the opening weekend of the festival last week.
"The workshop was supposed to show a historical timeline of how Hong Kong was transformed from a fishing village to an international financial hub," Ms Leung said.
The performance was locked in by OzAsia organisers in August, but a crucial detail then changed everything.
The workshop stall was to be decorated with yellow umbrellas.
The organiser pasted a link to a Wikipedia article detailing Hong Kong's so-called 'umbrella movement' of 2014, in which pro-democracy protesters held umbrellas in acts of passive defiance.
"Unfortunately, we are unable to approve the use of the yellow umbrellas as props decor," the email said.
Ms Leung said she was "shocked".//
Sourcs: ABC #Oct28
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-28/ozasia-participant-warns-censorship-after-workshop-canned/100575240
#Australia #Censorship #ForeignMinister #ForeignAffairs #MarisePayne #CreativeFreedom #NationalSecurityLaw #YellowUmbrella
www.abc.net.au
Marise Payne labels alleged censorship at OzAsia Festival 'unacceptable' after canning of Hong Kong group's performance
The future of government funding for Adelaide's OzAsia Festival is under threat, after claims that Hong Kong's strict national security laws have extended to Australia's biggest Asian festival.
Japan calls on Australia to lead resistance to China’s regional sway
Japan’s Defence Minister has warned China is trying to change the status quo in the region by force and has called on Australia and other allies to step up to ensure Beijing’s dominance is not inevitable.
In some of his strongest comments on the deteriorating security situation across the Indo-Pacific, Nobuo Kishi said the shifting power balance between the US and China “has become very conspicuous” while a military battle over Taiwan had “skewed greatly in favour of China”.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald #Aug12
https://t.co/yiASeRaq1c
#Japan #Australia #China #Taiwan
Japan’s Defence Minister has warned China is trying to change the status quo in the region by force and has called on Australia and other allies to step up to ensure Beijing’s dominance is not inevitable.
In some of his strongest comments on the deteriorating security situation across the Indo-Pacific, Nobuo Kishi said the shifting power balance between the US and China “has become very conspicuous” while a military battle over Taiwan had “skewed greatly in favour of China”.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald #Aug12
https://t.co/yiASeRaq1c
#Japan #Australia #China #Taiwan
Former US admiral says China 'their own worst enemy' as tensions rise in South China Sea
The Olympics, the fall of Kabul and the damage wrought by Delta have all occupied the world's focus in the past few months.
But in the waters to Australia's north, foreign navies have been gathering and critical diplomatic deals have been done.
All to ensure China does not control the South China Sea through direct force or by intimidation.
I think that it behooves all of us who are like-minded countries, who support the idea of a free and open Indo-Pacific," former US Indo-Pacific Commander and former US ambassador to South Korea, retired Admiral Harry Harris, told 7.30.
"We should be concerned about China's aggressive actions, not only in the South China Sea, but elsewhere."
Source: ABC #Sep13
#US #China #Australia #SouthChinaSea
https://t.co/rFt6baVgQt
The Olympics, the fall of Kabul and the damage wrought by Delta have all occupied the world's focus in the past few months.
But in the waters to Australia's north, foreign navies have been gathering and critical diplomatic deals have been done.
All to ensure China does not control the South China Sea through direct force or by intimidation.
I think that it behooves all of us who are like-minded countries, who support the idea of a free and open Indo-Pacific," former US Indo-Pacific Commander and former US ambassador to South Korea, retired Admiral Harry Harris, told 7.30.
"We should be concerned about China's aggressive actions, not only in the South China Sea, but elsewhere."
Source: ABC #Sep13
#US #China #Australia #SouthChinaSea
https://t.co/rFt6baVgQt
The agreement between the US, UK and Australia strengthens old ties as a new era unfolds in the Indo-Pacific region
No one – least of all Beijing – believes the denials. The new defence pact between the US, UK and Australia is unmistakably aimed at containing China. The question is how substantive it will prove to be. The initial project – Canberra’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, with Washington and London’s help – is prompted in part by growing Australian frustration over its troubled contract for French-made vessels. But it opens the way for greater military cooperation and is to be underpinned by wide-ranging collaboration on areas such as cyber-security, artificial intelligence and quantum computing, which China is pursuing intensively.
Source: The Guardian #Sep16
https://t.co/iydDdG7n3X
#US #UK #Australia #China
No one – least of all Beijing – believes the denials. The new defence pact between the US, UK and Australia is unmistakably aimed at containing China. The question is how substantive it will prove to be. The initial project – Canberra’s acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, with Washington and London’s help – is prompted in part by growing Australian frustration over its troubled contract for French-made vessels. But it opens the way for greater military cooperation and is to be underpinned by wide-ranging collaboration on areas such as cyber-security, artificial intelligence and quantum computing, which China is pursuing intensively.
Source: The Guardian #Sep16
https://t.co/iydDdG7n3X
#US #UK #Australia #China
China warns US-UK-Australia pact could ‘hurt their own interests’
China has told the US, the UK and Australia to abandon their “cold war” mentality or risk harming their own interests after the three countries unveiled a new defence cooperation pact.
The trilateral security partnership, named Aukus, was announced on Thursday by the three nations’ leaders via video link, and will include an 18-month plan to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.
It drew strong political reaction domestically in Australia and the UK, and from France, whose existing $90bn (£65bn) submarine contract with Australia has now come to an abrupt end.
Source: The Guardian #Sep16
https://t.co/BNrgTIE3rU
#China #US #UK #ColdWar #Australia
China has told the US, the UK and Australia to abandon their “cold war” mentality or risk harming their own interests after the three countries unveiled a new defence cooperation pact.
The trilateral security partnership, named Aukus, was announced on Thursday by the three nations’ leaders via video link, and will include an 18-month plan to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines.
It drew strong political reaction domestically in Australia and the UK, and from France, whose existing $90bn (£65bn) submarine contract with Australia has now come to an abrupt end.
Source: The Guardian #Sep16
https://t.co/BNrgTIE3rU
#China #US #UK #ColdWar #Australia
The Australian Senate unanimously passed the Australian version of the Magnitsky Bill, which can sanction human rights violators and hackers
The #AustralianSenate unanimously passed the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and other Thematic Sanctions) Bill 2021.
This bill empowers the Australian government to sanction #HumanRights violators, corrupted officials, and hackers by the entry prohibition and freezing of assets.
#MarisePayne, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, states that they have to ensure the evildoers not to gain benefit from a democratic free world.
In the past, in addition to the mandatory #UnitedNations sanctions, #Australia will also follow its own diplomatic policy through Autonomous Sanctions Amendment Bill 2011.
As the bill uses “country” as a unit for sanction, the sanctions are distinct.
A human rights organization, #HumanRightsWatch, criticizes the current sanctions are “vague and non-permanent” and does not need the Australian government to examine human rights considerations.
The Australian Parliamentary Foreign Affairs and Defence and Trade Committee issued a report at the end of last year discussing whether Australia should establish the Magnitsky Bill.
Payne indicated in August this year that Australia would strengthen the laws of sanctions by empowering the government to impose economic sanctions and travel bans on individuals or entities that cause the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, major human rights violations, malicious network activities, and serious corruption. The bill is no longer setting up separate sanction plans on a national basis.
Source: Stand News #Dec02
https://bit.ly/3ebfCNB
#Australia #Sanction #HumanRights #Democracy
The #AustralianSenate unanimously passed the Autonomous Sanctions Amendment (Magnitsky-style and other Thematic Sanctions) Bill 2021.
This bill empowers the Australian government to sanction #HumanRights violators, corrupted officials, and hackers by the entry prohibition and freezing of assets.
#MarisePayne, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, states that they have to ensure the evildoers not to gain benefit from a democratic free world.
In the past, in addition to the mandatory #UnitedNations sanctions, #Australia will also follow its own diplomatic policy through Autonomous Sanctions Amendment Bill 2011.
As the bill uses “country” as a unit for sanction, the sanctions are distinct.
A human rights organization, #HumanRightsWatch, criticizes the current sanctions are “vague and non-permanent” and does not need the Australian government to examine human rights considerations.
The Australian Parliamentary Foreign Affairs and Defence and Trade Committee issued a report at the end of last year discussing whether Australia should establish the Magnitsky Bill.
Payne indicated in August this year that Australia would strengthen the laws of sanctions by empowering the government to impose economic sanctions and travel bans on individuals or entities that cause the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, major human rights violations, malicious network activities, and serious corruption. The bill is no longer setting up separate sanction plans on a national basis.
Source: Stand News #Dec02
https://bit.ly/3ebfCNB
#Australia #Sanction #HumanRights #Democracy
Australia will not send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics
Prime Minister said the approach is in the national interest
Australia announced that they would not send government officials to the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympic after the United States, due to human rights issues in China. However, Australian athletes will continue to participate in the games.
Scott Morrison, the Australian Prime Minister, indicated in view of the deterioration in relations with China in recent years, Australia’s participation in the diplomatic boycott is “no surprise”. He stated the approach is in the national interest and is the right measure.
Morrison said the decision was based on the human rights issues in Xinjiang China, and other issues that Australians has been expressing.
Source: Stand News #Dec08
#Australia #China #Xinjiang #WinterOlympics #HumanRights #BeijingOlympics #ScottMorrison
Prime Minister said the approach is in the national interest
Australia announced that they would not send government officials to the Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympic after the United States, due to human rights issues in China. However, Australian athletes will continue to participate in the games.
Scott Morrison, the Australian Prime Minister, indicated in view of the deterioration in relations with China in recent years, Australia’s participation in the diplomatic boycott is “no surprise”. He stated the approach is in the national interest and is the right measure.
Morrison said the decision was based on the human rights issues in Xinjiang China, and other issues that Australians has been expressing.
Source: Stand News #Dec08
#Australia #China #Xinjiang #WinterOlympics #HumanRights #BeijingOlympics #ScottMorrison
Foreign media: Kosovo diplomatically boycotts Beijing Winter Olympics
Following the #UnitedStates, #Australia, #Britain, #Canada and other countries, foreign media said #Kosovo also expressed support for the US diplomatic boycott of the #Beijing #WinterOlympics and joined the boycott on Thursday.
According to the report from Alast, Kosovo President #VjosaOsmani supports the US decision on diplomatically boycotting #China, and she joined the boycott due to China's violation of #HumanRights.
Even though the Kosovo delegation will resist all official ceremonies and events during the Beijing Winter Olympics, the athletes will still participate in the game.
Source: Stand News #Dec10
Following the #UnitedStates, #Australia, #Britain, #Canada and other countries, foreign media said #Kosovo also expressed support for the US diplomatic boycott of the #Beijing #WinterOlympics and joined the boycott on Thursday.
According to the report from Alast, Kosovo President #VjosaOsmani supports the US decision on diplomatically boycotting #China, and she joined the boycott due to China's violation of #HumanRights.
Even though the Kosovo delegation will resist all official ceremonies and events during the Beijing Winter Olympics, the athletes will still participate in the game.
Source: Stand News #Dec10
#Arrest #PoliticalOppression
An Australian-Chinese dual citizen was accused of violating National Security Law
HK authorities : No obligation to grant consular visitation to dual nationals
Source: Radio France Asia; #Feb8
#PrimaryElection #Primaries #Legcopetition #Australia #SecurityBureau #GorgonNg #NgChingHang
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An Australian-Chinese dual citizen was accused of violating National Security Law
HK authorities : No obligation to grant consular visitation to dual nationals
Source: Radio France Asia; #Feb8
#PrimaryElection #Primaries #Legcopetition #Australia #SecurityBureau #GorgonNg #NgChingHang
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#Arrest #PoliticalOppression
An Australian-Chinese dual citizen was accused of violating National Security Law
HK authorities : No obligation to grant consular visitation to dual nationals
On February 8, Australian Broadcast Company (#ABC) quoted the federal government that an Australian-Chinese man was charged under the National security law (#NSL).
Although the authorities did not reveal his identity, a spokesperson at Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (#DFAT) indicated that the defendant was arrested on Jan 6, 2021, for "conspiring to subvert state power".
He was released on bail the next day but was then re-arrested on March 1 when attending court, and charged with "subversion".
With reference to the date of arrest and the accusation, the man is said to be one of the #47Democrats, Gordon Ng (#吳政亨).
Yet, ABC cannot confirm whether the defendant mentioned by DFAT is Gordon Ng.
DFAT has also revealed that Australian officials have been repeatedly refused consular access to the man, because Hong Kong authorities no longer recognise dual citizenship.
"The Australian Consulate-General in Hong Kong was notified by Hong Kong authorities of the arrest of a dual Australian-Chinese citizen under its National Security Law in January 2021," a DFAT spokesperson said.
The report continued that the Hong Kong Security Bureau declined to provide any further details about the prosecution, saying that it could not comment on individual cases; and that the Hong Kong government was not obliged to grant consular visitation rights to dual nationals.
ps. Gordon Ng is the founder of Legcopetition, a voluntary group for primaries. He is also known as "#Liberal (#李伯盧)" on social media platforms.
#PrimaryElection #Primaries #Legcopetition #Australia #SecurityBureau #GorgonNg #NgChingHang
Source: Radio France Asia; #Feb8
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/htm/hk-aus-02082022055359.html
An Australian-Chinese dual citizen was accused of violating National Security Law
HK authorities : No obligation to grant consular visitation to dual nationals
On February 8, Australian Broadcast Company (#ABC) quoted the federal government that an Australian-Chinese man was charged under the National security law (#NSL).
Although the authorities did not reveal his identity, a spokesperson at Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (#DFAT) indicated that the defendant was arrested on Jan 6, 2021, for "conspiring to subvert state power".
He was released on bail the next day but was then re-arrested on March 1 when attending court, and charged with "subversion".
With reference to the date of arrest and the accusation, the man is said to be one of the #47Democrats, Gordon Ng (#吳政亨).
Yet, ABC cannot confirm whether the defendant mentioned by DFAT is Gordon Ng.
DFAT has also revealed that Australian officials have been repeatedly refused consular access to the man, because Hong Kong authorities no longer recognise dual citizenship.
"The Australian Consulate-General in Hong Kong was notified by Hong Kong authorities of the arrest of a dual Australian-Chinese citizen under its National Security Law in January 2021," a DFAT spokesperson said.
The report continued that the Hong Kong Security Bureau declined to provide any further details about the prosecution, saying that it could not comment on individual cases; and that the Hong Kong government was not obliged to grant consular visitation rights to dual nationals.
ps. Gordon Ng is the founder of Legcopetition, a voluntary group for primaries. He is also known as "#Liberal (#李伯盧)" on social media platforms.
#PrimaryElection #Primaries #Legcopetition #Australia #SecurityBureau #GorgonNg #NgChingHang
Source: Radio France Asia; #Feb8
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/htm/hk-aus-02082022055359.html
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【雙重國籍】澳媒證實一名澳、中雙重國籍男子 被港府以《國安法》起訴
一名持有澳大利亞與中國雙重國籍的男子,證實被港府以《港區國安法》起訴。外界分析,該男子為「47人初選案」被告吳政亨。據報港府以不承認雙重國籍為由,拒絕准予外國領事援助。
Scott Morrison's WeChat account suspected of being hacked, MPs call for boycott over election interference
Australian media reported on Monday (24th January) that Prime Minister Scott Morrison's WeChat official account was suspected of being hacked and turned into a pro-Beijing account “Aohua Xinshenghuo (Australian Chinese New Life)”. His WeChat team has been unable to log in since the beginning of the year. Its 76,000 followers were notified to quit following old accounts. Some parliamentarians believe this is China's interference in Australia's internal affairs in an election year, and call on Australian politicians to boycott WeChat.
The abnormality of Morrison's WeChat public account was first reported by The Daily Telegraph. It was pointed out that earlier this month, Morrison's official WeChat account had been renamed “Aohua Xinshenghuo” and his profile picture had been changed. The account description was now "providing life information for overseas Chinese in Australia".
Source: RFA #Jan24
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/au-wechat-01242022053954.html
#Australia #AustralianPM #ScottMorrison #WeChat #hacking #ChinaInterference #boycott #AustralianElection #OverseasChinese
Australian media reported on Monday (24th January) that Prime Minister Scott Morrison's WeChat official account was suspected of being hacked and turned into a pro-Beijing account “Aohua Xinshenghuo (Australian Chinese New Life)”. His WeChat team has been unable to log in since the beginning of the year. Its 76,000 followers were notified to quit following old accounts. Some parliamentarians believe this is China's interference in Australia's internal affairs in an election year, and call on Australian politicians to boycott WeChat.
The abnormality of Morrison's WeChat public account was first reported by The Daily Telegraph. It was pointed out that earlier this month, Morrison's official WeChat account had been renamed “Aohua Xinshenghuo” and his profile picture had been changed. The account description was now "providing life information for overseas Chinese in Australia".
Source: RFA #Jan24
https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/au-wechat-01242022053954.html
#Australia #AustralianPM #ScottMorrison #WeChat #hacking #ChinaInterference #boycott #AustralianElection #OverseasChinese
Radio Free Asia
【澳中關係】莫里森微信帳號疑遭入侵 議員指涉干預選舉籲杯葛
澳大利亞傳媒周一報道,總理莫里森的微信公眾號疑遭入侵,莫里森微信團隊自年初一直無法登入,其7.6萬名追隨者收到通知,要退出追蹤舊帳號。有國會議員認為是中國在選舉年干涉澳大利亞內政,籲政界杯葛微信。
Australian intelligence uncovers and blocks Chinese funding of election candidate through businessman
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (#ABC) reported on Friday (11th February) that the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) had discovered the close ties between an Australian businessman and China, funding a pro-Beijing Labor Party candidate in this year's federal election.
The report cited an Australian security source that China's intelligence service was working through an Australian businessman to fund members of the Australian largest opposition party, the Labor Party, for the New South Wales constituency in the May parliamentary election. China promised to increase China's influence in the Australian parliament if elected.
But the plan was seen and blocked by Australia's official security intelligence organization.
Source: RFA #Feb11
https://www.facebook.com/454004001340790/posts/6972357259505399/
#Australia
#ChinaInterference
#MoneyDiplomacy
#WolfWarriorsDiplomacy
#ABCAustralia
#ASIO
#LaborParty
#NewSouthWales
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (#ABC) reported on Friday (11th February) that the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) had discovered the close ties between an Australian businessman and China, funding a pro-Beijing Labor Party candidate in this year's federal election.
The report cited an Australian security source that China's intelligence service was working through an Australian businessman to fund members of the Australian largest opposition party, the Labor Party, for the New South Wales constituency in the May parliamentary election. China promised to increase China's influence in the Australian parliament if elected.
But the plan was seen and blocked by Australia's official security intelligence organization.
Source: RFA #Feb11
https://www.facebook.com/454004001340790/posts/6972357259505399/
#Australia
#ChinaInterference
#MoneyDiplomacy
#WolfWarriorsDiplomacy
#ABCAustralia
#ASIO
#LaborParty
#NewSouthWales
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Australia requests an investigation and an explanation on a Chinese warship irradiating an Australian patrol aircraft with a laser
On #Feb17, a Chinese navy warship used laser irradiating an Australian royal air force patrol at the north of mainland #Australia.
Australian PM, #ScottMorrison, said that Australia requested a full investigation into the incident through diplomatic methods. He also asked China to explain why "a professional defence force" can do such a dangerous act.
Hw tod the press on #Feb21, "This is completely unacceptable to have such an act. As a result, we requested to have an investigation on the warship behaviour... It is very unprofessional for a mature navy to have these dangerous and reckless acts, so we hope China to provide us with an answer."
However, the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, #WangWenbin, replied the accusation is not true and claimed the Chinese warship was "sailing normally", "complying with relevant international law".
#NavyWarship #RoyalAirForcePatrol
Source: SBS #Feb22
https://www.sbs.com.au/chinese/cantonese/zh-hant/scott-morrison-demands-full-investigation-into-chinese-laser-incident?cid=alc:soc:bau:con:SBSChineseTelegram::na
On #Feb17, a Chinese navy warship used laser irradiating an Australian royal air force patrol at the north of mainland #Australia.
Australian PM, #ScottMorrison, said that Australia requested a full investigation into the incident through diplomatic methods. He also asked China to explain why "a professional defence force" can do such a dangerous act.
Hw tod the press on #Feb21, "This is completely unacceptable to have such an act. As a result, we requested to have an investigation on the warship behaviour... It is very unprofessional for a mature navy to have these dangerous and reckless acts, so we hope China to provide us with an answer."
However, the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, #WangWenbin, replied the accusation is not true and claimed the Chinese warship was "sailing normally", "complying with relevant international law".
#NavyWarship #RoyalAirForcePatrol
Source: SBS #Feb22
https://www.sbs.com.au/chinese/cantonese/zh-hant/scott-morrison-demands-full-investigation-into-chinese-laser-incident?cid=alc:soc:bau:con:SBSChineseTelegram::na
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莫理遜促「全面徹查」中國海軍激光事件 汪文斌:停止散佈虛假信息
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#China and #Solomon Islands Draft Secret #SecurityPact, Raising Alarm in the Pacific
//A leaked document has revealed that China and the Solomon Islands are close to signing a security agreement that could open the door to Chinese troops and naval warships flowing into a Pacific Island nation that played a pivotal role in World War II.
The agreement, kept secret until now, was shared online Thursday night by opponents of the deal and verified as legitimate by the Australian government...
it has set off alarms throughout the Pacific, where concerns about China’s intentions have been growing for years.
“This is deeply problematic for the United States and a real cause of concern for our allies and partners,” Charles Edel, the inaugural Australia chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said on Friday.
“The establishment of a base in the Solomon Islands by a strategic adversary would significantly degrade Australia and New Zealand’s security, increase the chances of local corruption and heighten the chances of resource exploitation.”
The leaked document states that “Solomon Islands may, according to its own needs, request China to send police, armed police, military personnel and other law enforcement and armed forces to Solomon Islands to assist in maintaining social order, protecting people’s lives and property.”//
Read the full article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/world/asia/china-solomon-islands-security-pact.html
Source: New York Times #Mar24
#Security #InternationalRelations #FiveEyes #Australia #Defense #Pacific #WW2
//A leaked document has revealed that China and the Solomon Islands are close to signing a security agreement that could open the door to Chinese troops and naval warships flowing into a Pacific Island nation that played a pivotal role in World War II.
The agreement, kept secret until now, was shared online Thursday night by opponents of the deal and verified as legitimate by the Australian government...
it has set off alarms throughout the Pacific, where concerns about China’s intentions have been growing for years.
“This is deeply problematic for the United States and a real cause of concern for our allies and partners,” Charles Edel, the inaugural Australia chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said on Friday.
“The establishment of a base in the Solomon Islands by a strategic adversary would significantly degrade Australia and New Zealand’s security, increase the chances of local corruption and heighten the chances of resource exploitation.”
The leaked document states that “Solomon Islands may, according to its own needs, request China to send police, armed police, military personnel and other law enforcement and armed forces to Solomon Islands to assist in maintaining social order, protecting people’s lives and property.”//
Read the full article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/world/asia/china-solomon-islands-security-pact.html
Source: New York Times #Mar24
#Security #InternationalRelations #FiveEyes #Australia #Defense #Pacific #WW2
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China and Solomon Islands Draft Secret Security Pact, Raising Alarm in the Pacific (Published 2022)
The leaked agreement, if signed, could help the Chinese Navy block shipping routes that played a vital role in World War II.
Solomon Islands and China to sign security agreement, Australia, New Zealand worry about stability in region
At a glance:
- Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has said publicly that a security cooperation agreement with China has been finalised and is ready to be signed, and has texted Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison about the development. Sogavare also said that Morrison’s criticism of the country's agreement with China is 'very insulting'.
- Australia's High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Lachie Strahan, said on a social media site that Australia was concerned about a security cooperation agreement to be signed between the Solomon Islands and China
- The agreement is seen as potentially leading to the establishment of a Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman in Beijing, Wang Wenbin, asked rhetorically, “Who is building the militarised cabal that will bring the risk of nuclear proliferation to the Pacific?”
-Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare said the country's security cooperation agreement with China has been finalised and is ready to be signed.
Australia, New Zealand, and the United States have expressed concern about a possible security cooperation agreement between the Solomon Islands and China, which could lead to the establishment of a Chinese military base in the Pacific Islands Region.
Source: SBS Australia #Mar29
https://www.sbs.com.au/chinese/cantonese/zh-hant/as-concerns-grow-over-solomon-islands-china-pact-here-s-how-it-could-impact-the-pacific-region
#AsiaPacific #PacificIslandsRegion #Oceania #China #SolomonIslands #Australia #ChineseForeignMinistry #WangWenbin #ManassehSogavare #ScottMorrison #Chinesemilitarybase #securitycooperationagreement
At a glance:
- Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has said publicly that a security cooperation agreement with China has been finalised and is ready to be signed, and has texted Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison about the development. Sogavare also said that Morrison’s criticism of the country's agreement with China is 'very insulting'.
- Australia's High Commissioner to the Solomon Islands, Lachie Strahan, said on a social media site that Australia was concerned about a security cooperation agreement to be signed between the Solomon Islands and China
- The agreement is seen as potentially leading to the establishment of a Chinese military base in the Solomon Islands.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman in Beijing, Wang Wenbin, asked rhetorically, “Who is building the militarised cabal that will bring the risk of nuclear proliferation to the Pacific?”
-Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare said the country's security cooperation agreement with China has been finalised and is ready to be signed.
Australia, New Zealand, and the United States have expressed concern about a possible security cooperation agreement between the Solomon Islands and China, which could lead to the establishment of a Chinese military base in the Pacific Islands Region.
Source: SBS Australia #Mar29
https://www.sbs.com.au/chinese/cantonese/zh-hant/as-concerns-grow-over-solomon-islands-china-pact-here-s-how-it-could-impact-the-pacific-region
#AsiaPacific #PacificIslandsRegion #Oceania #China #SolomonIslands #Australia #ChineseForeignMinistry #WangWenbin #ManassehSogavare #ScottMorrison #Chinesemilitarybase #securitycooperationagreement
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所羅門群島與中國將簽署安全協議 澳洲新西蘭憂影響區內穩定
所羅門群島總理索加瓦雷(Manasseh...
Chinese property developer in Melbourne reportedly deported from Australia for 'endangering national security'
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age have confirmed that the federal government has accused Chinese millionaire #ZhengJieFu of carrying out missions for Chinese intelligence agencies and secretly promoting Beijing's interests.
Zheng has been deported from Australia in 2021, making him one of the most recent Australian residents to be deported by the federal government for allegedly having close ties to Chinese state security or foreign interventionist agencies.
Unidentified sources told reporters that the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (#ASIO) had accused Zheng of foreign interference in Australia on behalf of the Chinese government, claiming that he had offered cash to a student in Australia to pressure the father of a human rights activist who was already in Chinese custody. However, Zheng has previously denied the allegations.
ASIO alleges that Zheng had "repeatedly" contacted a suspected Chinese spy on mission in Australia while he was in the country.
Source: SBS Australia #Apr5
https://www.sbs.com.au/chinese/cantonese/zh-hant/millionaire-chinese-property-developer-quietly-expelled-for-harming-security-interests
#Australia #Melbourne #China #ZhengJiefu #Chineseintelligenceagencies #Chineseinfluence #Chinesespy #Australianationalsecurity #ASIO
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age have confirmed that the federal government has accused Chinese millionaire #ZhengJieFu of carrying out missions for Chinese intelligence agencies and secretly promoting Beijing's interests.
Zheng has been deported from Australia in 2021, making him one of the most recent Australian residents to be deported by the federal government for allegedly having close ties to Chinese state security or foreign interventionist agencies.
Unidentified sources told reporters that the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (#ASIO) had accused Zheng of foreign interference in Australia on behalf of the Chinese government, claiming that he had offered cash to a student in Australia to pressure the father of a human rights activist who was already in Chinese custody. However, Zheng has previously denied the allegations.
ASIO alleges that Zheng had "repeatedly" contacted a suspected Chinese spy on mission in Australia while he was in the country.
Source: SBS Australia #Apr5
https://www.sbs.com.au/chinese/cantonese/zh-hant/millionaire-chinese-property-developer-quietly-expelled-for-harming-security-interests
#Australia #Melbourne #China #ZhengJiefu #Chineseintelligenceagencies #Chineseinfluence #Chinesespy #Australianationalsecurity #ASIO
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墨爾本中國地產商涉嫌「危害國安」 據報被澳洲驅逐出境
聯邦政府近期驅逐「數名」澳洲居民出境或禁止他們入境,懷疑有關人士與中國安全機關或從事外國干涉行為的機構有關,其中包括中國地產發展商人鄭介甫(Zheng...