A Chinese flotilla is headed for Australian shores to further “intimidate” the nation after live fire drills were held off the NSW coast earlier this year, a defence expert says.

Australia’s defence minister called on China to explain its massive military build-up, claiming it was sparking concern in the region due to a lack of transparency. Richard Marles urged Beijing to ...

Australia is monitoring a Chinese naval flotilla that is travelling through the Philippine Sea with an unknown destination, ...

SYDNEY, July 13 (Reuters) - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Shanghai on Saturday for a six-day visit to three Chinese cities where regional security tensions and economic ties ...

Australian PM emphasises dialogue with China, amid strategic competition Xi promotes China-Australia relations, stresses mutual trust Australia-China to review free trade agreement, explore ...

China has long used a carrot-and-stick approach toward Australia, alternatively offering incentives as a means of influencing the diplomatic and security behavior of Australia and applying coercive ...

For years Australia benefited from a booming Chinese economy. Ships full of iron ore and coal streamed out of the country. They not only earned Australia foreign exchange but also held up wages, ...

As Australia heads toward the 2025 federal election, cost of living pressures remain the dominant political issue, with inflation, wages, and housing shaping day-to-day voter concerns. Yet beneath ...

Japan—a key United States ally in the Western Pacific—showcased its ship-sinking and air-defense capabilities during live-fire drills in Australia amid China's growing military threat. The live-fire ...