The ABC’s decision not to air a doco about Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer has prompted the Oz to question whether the move was motivated by the broadcaster’s new focus on “soft diplomacy” with other nations.
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Libs in a twist over China
The Coalition just can’t decide what their stand is on China/Australia relations. The only thing they can agree on: all the diplomatic problems are thanks to PM Kevin Rudd, writes Lenore Taylor.
Crikey Says: China needs Australia more than we need them
Australia’s relationship with China continues to produce economic results, and despite the fevered rhetoric from the Chinese media, that is the only indicator that really counts.
Film review: The 10 Conditions of Love
Luke Buckmaster reviews the new film about the life, career and advocacy work of exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer, that has caused so much controversy for the government and Melbourne International Film Festival. Whilst highly topical, he says, it’s a listless and un-enticing documentary.
Bitter Beijing
China-Australia relations have soured as a result of Australia’s decision to grant a visa to exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer and growing frustration over the price of iron ore imports, say Greg Sheridan and Michael Sainsbury.
Essay: the thin light shone by Rebiya Kadeer
It seems so long ago that we thought of the Chinese as the “nice” communists, writes Peter Craven.
Political snippets: Testing the Chinese friendship
A visit to Melbourne by Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer look set to test Chinese-Australian relations, a hairy headline, and Turnbull sniping continues at The Oz.
