China has been accused of cutting underwater communication links around it’s self-ruled neighbour, Taiwan.
What China's new cable-cutter signals for Australia
China's new cable cutter has been making headlines, but how much of a threat is it really?
Asia mourns Pope Francis
East Asia Correspondent Kathleen Calderwood is in Taipei and says Catholics from the Philippines to China are mourning the death of their pontiff.
Trump says 'very good' trade deal will be made with China
Donald Trump's comments came after he indicated Beijing was keen to meet to discuss the tariff war the two countries are locked in.
Taiwan charges Chinese ship captain with damaging undersea cables
Prosecutors say the man was captain of the Chinese-crewed but Togolese-registered ship Hong Tai 58, which is accused of damaging a cable with its anchor.
Enigmatic extinct cousin of modern humans confirmed in Taiwan
An analysis of a jawbone found off the Taiwanese coast reveals it belonged to a Denisovan, a mysterious human species that contributed some genetic material to Indigenous Australians and people living in Asia today.
China holds off from strong response to Trump's 125% tariffs
Chinese state media has released a statement expressing interest in continuing free trade with Europe, holding back from a strong response to Trump’s 125% tariffs.
Australia got a better deal than most, but US tariffs will hurt our allies
The federal government is worried sweeping tariffs could spark economic turmoil in the region and globally, and the impact this could have on Australia.
China practises blockading Taiwan in large-scale drills
The Chinese People's Liberation Army deployed warships, aircraft and artillery for drills off Taiwan's north, south and east coasts.
Myanmar's earthquake survivors accuse the military of holding up aid
Human rights groups fear the military is using logistical challenges as an excuse to withhold aid from rebel-held areas.
China launches military drills around Taiwan as independence warning
China has launched joint military exercises in waters surrounding Taiwan, which it says serve as a 'severe warning and forceful containment against Taiwan independence'.
China says military exercises near Taiwan are punishment for 'separatism'
Chinese military exercises near Taiwan on Monday were punishment for Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's continued promotion of "separatism", according to a stern statement out of Beijing.
DeepSeek AI has been banned on government devices. Does that go far enough?
Banning DeepSeek AI from all Australian devices is a natural next step, say cyber security experts concerned about our national interests.
Beijing warns it will tighten 'noose' around Taiwan over separatism
Taiwan is a potential flashpoint for a war between China and the United States, which is the island's most important backer and biggest arms supplier.
Chinese 'live-fire' drills prompts Taiwan to send its military
Taiwan's defence ministry condemned China's activity as dangerous and sent sea, air and land forces in response to "monitor, alert and respond appropriately".
Taiwan detains China-linked cargo ship after undersea cable disconnected
There are fears the incident is the latest in a series of "grey-zone" measures by China designed to pressure Taiwan, which it claims as its own.
Taiwan coast guard boards boat suspected of towing undersea cable
The Togolese cargo ship "Hongtai" is suspected of towing the third Taiwan-Penghu submarine cable, according to Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration
Chinese fishing boats used North Korean crews despite UN ban, report says
The use of North Korean crew members would be a breach of 2017 UN Security Council resolutions that required member states not to issue work permits to North Koreans.
Taiwan and Australia share a history you might not know about
For generations, both the Yolŋu people from Australia's Northern Territory and Indigenous groups from Taiwan have maintained ancient cultures despite colonisation, with the shared experiences of the groups in focus as part of a new cross-cultural performance.
US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
The US State Department removed the phrase 'we do not support Taiwan independence', and acknowledged cooperation between the US and Taiwan.
US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
The US State Department has removed the phrase "we do not support Taiwan independence" on its website. Other changes were also made, including adding a statement that the US will support Taiwan's membership in international organisations "where applicable".