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The Latest Breaking News from Xiao Qian

Albanese would welcome more China talks

The prime minister says he would welcome one-on-one talks with China's president at the upcoming G20 summit.

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Taiwanese independence advocates will be 'punished', says Chinese ambassador

China's ambassador to Australia warns that Taiwanese people advocating full independence from the mainland will be "punished" according to Chinese law, speaking in an interview with the ABC's 7.30 program.

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Chinese ambassador would ‘love’ to see Anthony Albanese meet Xi Jinping without preconditions

Xiao Qian says Canberra and Beijing have ‘good momentum but we need to keep the momentum’

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Improved China ties still possible: Marles

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says the world would "breathe a sigh of relief" if tensions eased in the Taiwan Strait.

AAP

Why does China want Taiwan when it's already so big and rich? The answer is about more than land and money

There's a long history of tension between China and Taiwan and the global ramifications of this are complicated. Here's a quick guide to get you up to speed on the situation.

ABC News

Australia recoils over Chinese ambassador’s ‘concerning’ language about Taiwan

Government urges ‘restraint and de-escalation’ after Xiao Qian’s speech as Peter Dutton says ‘nobody should be surprised’ if conflict erupts between China and Taiwan

The Guardian - AU

Dutton calls for production line submarine

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Australia needs to be frank about the threat of China in the region, following military drills near Taiwan.

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Clive Palmer ordered to pay part of Mark McGowan’s legal costs; 87 more Covid deaths – As it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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

China halts military drills around Taiwan but ‘war preparation’ continues

Beijing repeats resolve to annex Taiwan by force if peaceful means prove unsuccessful

The Guardian - UK

China envoy calls for ‘rational’ view, defends Taiwan drills

Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says change of government in Canberra offers an ‘opportunity to reset’ ties.

Al Jazeera

The Loop: One Nation websites to be suspended, China's ambassador to Australia on Taiwan, and Domino's Pizza breaks up with Italy

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

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Chinese envoy tells Australia to show 'caution' over Taiwan

A Chinese envoy says Australia’s recent change of government is a chance to “reset” its troubled relationship with China, but the new administration must “handle the Taiwan question with caution.”

The Independent UK

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

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'Possible reset' for Aust-China trade

Australia and China must resolve their differences with the global economy facing a number of difficulties, the Asian country's ambassador has told journalists.

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China's ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian warns Beijing will use any means necessary for Taiwan 'reunification'

The Chinese ambassador to Australia uses a National Press Club address to stand firm on Taiwan, saying there is no room for compromise, but he is hopeful about mending ties with Canberra.

Reuters

Chinese envoy says ties with Australia must be mended before solving trade issues

China's ambassador to Australia said that more needed to be done to reset relations between Canberra and Beijing and that the two nations were not at the stage of solving political and trade disputes.

AAP

Ukraine envoy calls for China action

Ukraine being part of the former Soviet Union has complicated the dispute between it and Russia, according to a senior Chinese envoy.

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Australia, China not yet ready to tackle trade disputes - Chinese envoy

Australia and China have not yet reached the point of talking about how to resolve their trade disputes, the Chinese ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, said on Wednesday.

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Updates: China's ambassador to Australia addresses National Press Club ⁠— as it happened

Chinese ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says the relationship between the two countries has been "difficult" in recent times, but adds a change of government has provided an "opportunity to reset" relations — as it happened.

The Guardian - AU

GPs warn against over-the-counter Covid treatment – as it happened

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Risk of 'miscalculation' from China drills

As the Chinese ambassador prepares to address the National Press Club, there are concerns about potential miscalculations from military drills near Taiwan.

ABC News

China Daily editorial slams Anthony Albanese over Ukraine war comments hinting at Taiwan

Chinese state media hits back at the the Prime Minister's comments, declaring the chances of Australian-Chinese ties being reset are rapidly diminishing.

The Guardian - AU

‘Things aren’t going back’: Australia braces for step-up in China’s Pacific push

Despite initial relief over island nations’ rejection of security and economic pact, senior government figure says reprieve could be only temporary

Reuters

China's envoy calls on new Australian government to repair bilateral ties

China's ambassador said on Friday Australia had fired the "first shot" in deteriorating trade relations but that there was an opportunity to improve bilateral ties if the new government in Canberra took action.

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