China’s ambassador to Australia has warned that a decision to ban artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from government systems and devices risks further politicizing trade and technology ties between the two countries which only recently stabilized bilateral relations.

Australia "strongly disagrees" with Thailand's decision to transfer 40 Uyghurs to China against their will and has raised concerns about their treatment with the Chinese government, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Friday.

China's ambassador to Australia said on Friday his country had no reason to apologise for the military drills it conducted in international waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced at least 49 flights to change path.

"Australia will always be there for you," Australia's Minister for International Development Pat Conroy told a news conference in the Vanuatu capital Port Vila. Conroy, who held talks with Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat,

To strategically deepen the cross-border collaborative ties with global enterprises and encourage broader participation, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) promotional team embarked on an influential global promotion to Australia,

China's naval power has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. In the latest sign of this growth, the country has conducted live-fire naval exercises off the coasts of Australia, Taiwan and Vietnam.

Australian politicians have overreacted to China’s naval exercises this week. It’s not ‘gunboat diplomacy’, but it does show how advanced China’s navy has become.

Countries are exploring possible deals with the United States to ease tariff rates, which the US treasury secretary said this week were a crucial part of Donald Trump's economic policy, as the president suddenly ordered a probe into potential new tariffs on copper imports that looks to have China in its sights.

Recent unprecedented live-fire drills by China's navy in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were "totally in line with international law", a spokesperson for its defence ministry said on Thursday.

A total of 42 endangered live lizards have been seized by customs officials at Hong Kong International Airport, the government said.

US$33 million deal with Star Australia plants flag in the Queensland capital, which is preparing to host the 2032 Olympics.

China defence ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Sunday that Australian complaints over recent Chinese live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand were "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts".