Queensland's Steve Ciobo isn't getting as far with free trade agreements as he might like, despite his clear enthusiasm for them.
Good morning, early birds. The government backs down on unfettered police access to My Health Record data. Plus, Australia and China to participate in joint war games. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
The China Lobby needs to keep up with what's going on in the region while rehearsing Beijing's talking points.
Good morning, early birds. Reports of repeated attacks on Brisbane mosques. Plus, a new security agreement for the Pacific region has all eyes on China. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.
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Crikey readers share thoughts on how Australian politicians and commentators should approach discussions on China. Plus, overwhelming condemnation for the Catholic Church.
A NSW Labor MP has demonstrated that there remain politicians who are eager to parrot China's talking points.
A sexual misconduct scandal in the Foreign Correspondents' Club of China has polarised Western journalists working in Beijing, with claims that the fallout is fatally undermining the FCCC's role as an arbiter for press freedom.
Qantas' recent concession to the Chinese government reminds us that if you want to do business with Beijing, you put up or you piss off.
Senior Labor figure Wayne Swan has criticised intelligence agencies for leaking against Labor in the foreign interference debate.