Asia Pacific Apr 23, 2022
U.S. warns of response to any permanent China military presence in Solomons
The White House's blunt tone indicated the level of U.S. concern that led to the dispatch of top officials to the remote island country.
National Apr 22, 2022
Japan joins scramble to respond to Solomon Islands' pact with China
by Will Fee and Chris Russell
The deal reportedly allows China to dock military ships in the island nation, representing a significant strategic advance in the region for Beijing.
Commentary / World Apr 20, 2022
The West forgot about the Pacific Islands. China didn’t.
by Ruth Pollard
A crucial World War II battle was fought in the Solomons. It’s now the focus of the latest Pacific power struggle.
Asia Pacific Apr 20, 2022
Solomon Islands PM says China security pact won't undermine regional peace
by Kirsty Needham and Lucy Craymer
The move has heightened concerns in Canberra about the potential for a Chinese military presence less than 2,000 kilometers away.
Business / Tech Apr 19, 2022
Australia begins long road to retraining coal workers for clean energy roles
by Georgina Mckay
Clean energy could create more than 38 million jobs worldwide and meeting that demand requires accelerating efforts to retrain the workforce.
World Apr 19, 2022
U.S. warns on China pact as diplomats head to Solomon Islands
A leaked draft of a security agreement between the Solomon Islands and China sparked fear in the United States and Australia that Beijing will gain a military foothold in the South Pacific.
National Apr 14, 2022
Washington and Tokyo deny Japan invited to join AUKUS security pact
White House press secretary Jen Psaki denied a media report that the U.S., U.K. and Australia are asking Japan to take part in the security pact.
World Apr 13, 2022
U.S. and Australia pressure Solomon Islands on China military pact
by Ben Westcott
"We have asked Solomon Islands respectfully to consider not signing the agreement and to consult the Pacific family," said Australian Minister for the Pacific Zed Seselja.
Commentary / World Apr 13, 2022
Australia sends a $7.5 billion cyber signal to China
by Tim Culpan
The target of Canberra's new cybersecurity budget is clear, namely China — and it's also a savvy way to boost the nation's defenses.
More Sports Apr 12, 2022
Australia's Victoria to spread 2026 Commonwealth Games far and wide
Melbourne, the state capital, hosted the 2006 Games and will stage the 2026 opening ceremony at Melbourne Cricket Ground, but the sports will be spread far and wide.
Asia Pacific / Politics Apr 11, 2022
China is just one of the headaches facing Australia’s next prime minister
by Ben Westcott
The center-right Liberal National coalition government is campaigning for a fourth term in office after grappling with a pandemic and a slew of climate change-related disasters.
Asia Pacific Apr 6, 2022
U.S., U.K. and Australia to develop hypersonic weapons after China and Russia advances
by Jesse Johnson
The move by the AUKUS alliance also left the door open for other partner nations, such as Japan, to potentially work together on defense issues in the future.