Australian journalists in China are pawns in a wider diplomatic game

China’s intimidation and detention of Australian journalists mirrors actions against other foreign correspondents amid rising diplomatic tensions with the US and Australia, observes Rowan Callick.

Scott Morrison's dance with Donald gets up Beijing's nose

Scott Morrison has a good deal riding on Donald Trump winning re-election next year, and tied himself to the President to a remarkable degree during his week in the US – but it’s a trip that will carry some costs, writes Michelle Grattan.

China says Hong Kong has returned to the motherland and Britain has no right to comment on protests in its former colony. Photo: supplied

China tells UK to butt out of Hong Kong affairs

China has told Britain to keep its hands off Hong Kong while London called for Beijing to honour the agreements made when the city was handed over in 1997, escalating a diplomatic spat over the former British colony.

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Australian journalists in China are pawns in a wider diplomatic game

Scott Morrison's dance with Donald gets up Beijing's nose

China tells UK to butt out of Hong Kong affairs