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Papua New Guinea wants security treaty with Australia - defence minister Marles

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Wednesday Papua New Guinea had proposed a security treaty between both countries amid increasing tensions in the Pacific islands after China struck a security pact with neighbouring Solomon Islands.

Reuters

Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko reveals plans for security agreement with Australia and potentially New Zealand

Australia and Papua New Guinea have strong security links, and while the two countries have never signed a formal treaty, the fact one is being considered may signal a desire to build a deeper defence relationship as China entrenches its power in the Pacific.

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Penny Wong visits PNG and Timor-Leste as expert warns neighbours are ‘playing the China card’

Foreign affairs minister met PNG leaders on Monday in Port Moresby and will continue to Timor-Leste on Wednesday

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Australia seeks 'closest possible relationship' with Papua New Guinea - FM

Australia wants the closest possible relationship with Papua New Guinea, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Monday, marking the new Labor government's first visit to its northern neighbour amid competition with China for influence.

Reuters

Foreign policy and the Albanese government’s first 100 days

The government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has just reached 100 days, a time to assess its performance.

The Conversation

Russia blocking nuclear progress: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has chastised Russia for blocking progress at a United Nations nuclear non-proliferation conference.

AAP

Myanmar nationals in Australia face passport limbo as calls for sanctions against military junta grow

Myanmar people opposed to the coup tell the ABC they fear renewing their passports at the embassy, which is loyal to the military, could expose and endanger their loved ones back home.

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Ambassador’s fiery speech was the sound of China laying out terms that Australia has already declined

China’s rules of rapprochement unveiled in Canberra were: don’t squabble outdoors, don’t pick sides and don’t humiliate Beijing by failing to respect red lines

The Guardian - AU

Chinese ambassador to Australia says Beijing will use ‘all necessary means’ for Taiwan ‘unification’

Xiao Qian says reset of China-Australia relationship is possible and suggests Washington had turned Canberra against Beijing

The Guardian - AU

China’s response to Taiwan criticism points to rocky diplomatic road ahead

China has accused Australia of interference in its internal affairs by criticising its military drills in the straits of Taiwan.

The New Daily

China action of 'enormous concern': Marles

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says Beijing's military build up is of enormous concern and is shaping the security of the region.

AAP

Sherman, Australia's Wong reaffirm commitment to maintaining peace across Taiwan Strait

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong discussed China's recent actions and reaffirmed their countries' commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in a meeting on Monday, the U.S. State Department said.

Reuters

United States, Australia will 'watch very carefully' as China-Solomons pact takes shape, says US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman

United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has reassured the Pacific region the Biden administration is watching closely as the security pact between China and the Solomon Islands takes shape, warning a military base on the islands would "create security concerns for all".

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China extends threatening military exercises against Taiwan

China said Monday it was extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns about the potential for conflict

The Guardian - AU

Latvia urges Australia to support designating Russia as state sponsor of terrorism

After meeting with Penny Wong, foreign minister Edgars Rinkēvičs says he will call on European Union to also support sanction

The Independent UK

Australia calls for cooling of Taiwan Strait tensions

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for a cooling of tensions after Beijing accused her of “finger-pointing” in her criticism of China’s military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

AAP

Calls to brand Russia terrorist state

Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Latvian counterpart in Canberra to discuss the war in Europe, China's aggression in the Pacific and the EU free trade deal.

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Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack, Chinese embassy warns Australia against involvement

China's embassy has taken aim at Australia, the United States and Japan, accusing them of "finger pointing" amid growing tensions with Taiwan.

The Guardian - AU

Opposition calls for Australia to develop missiles, warning ‘lucky country’ era is over

Shadow defence minister Andrew Hastie warns of ‘bleak’ outlook in region as Chinese embassy condemns Australia’s ‘finger-pointing’

The Guardian - AU

Myanmar shadow embassy opens in Canberra to champion Aung San Suu Kyi’s ousted government

Not far from the imposing, official embassy is a welcoming space in a rented house where Australian and Myanmar flags fly alongside symbols of the resistance

The New Daily

Australia’s nuanced response to Taiwan tensions shows ‘adults are back in charge’

The Albanese government faced a powder keg moment when US congressional leader Nancy Pelosi travelled to Taiwan. Fortunately Penny Wong was in charge

ABC News

Russian billionaire Alexander Abramov suing Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong over financial sanctions

Steel mogul Alexander Abramov argues sanctions the federal government has imposed over Russia's invasion of Ukraine have caused him severe reputational damage.

AAP

Russian billionaire sues over reputation

A Russian billionaire has launched legal action against Australia's foreign minister, claiming sanctions imposed over Ukraine have caused reputational harm.

Bangkok Post

Asean ministers warn Taiwan tensions could spark 'open conflicts'

Southeast Asian foreign ministers urged restraint Thursday as China launched massive military drills off Taiwan, warning the situation risked spiralling into "open conflicts".

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