Australian Politics Forum - Trouble with China

Brian Ross Moderator Offline Representative of me Posts: 44327	Trouble with China Jan 15^th, 2024 at 8:57pm Nauru ceases to recognise Taiwan as separate country as it seeks full resumption of diplomatic relations with China
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Belgarion Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 5681 Gender:	Re: Trouble with China Reply #1 - Jan 15^th, 2024 at 9:12pm No doubt the President of Nauru and his political mates have had a very healthy boost to their Swiss bank accounts.
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Sir Eoin O Fada Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 2804 New England, NSW Gender:	Re: Trouble with China Reply #2 - Jan 16^th, 2024 at 9:58pm Belgarion wrote on Jan 15^th, 2024 at 9:12pm: No doubt the President of Nauru and his political mates have had a very healthy boost to their Swiss bank accounts. Hey ! They’re politicians. . . . .
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Brian Ross Moderator Offline Representative of me Posts: 44327	Re: Trouble with China Reply #3 - Jan 17^th, 2024 at 4:27pm Beijing points finger at Japan over sonar attack on Australian warship HMAS Toowoomba
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Sir Grappler Truth Teller OAM Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 87675 Always was always will be HOME Gender:	Re: Trouble with China Reply #4 - Jan 17^th, 2024 at 6:08pm Big Trouble In Big China...
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Belgarion Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 5681 Gender:	Re: Trouble with China Reply #5 - Jan 17^th, 2024 at 8:42pm Brian Ross wrote on Jan 17^th, 2024 at 4:27pm: Beijing points finger at Japan over sonar attack on Australian warship HMAS Toowoomba To paraphrase Ms Rice-Ravies, well they would, wouldn't they?
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Brian Ross Moderator Offline Representative of me Posts: 44327	Re: Trouble with China Reply #6 - Jan 27^th, 2024 at 1:07pm Tuvalu election early results point to pro-Taiwan Prime Minister Kausea Natano losing his seat
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Brian Ross Moderator Offline Representative of me Posts: 44327	Re: Trouble with China Reply #7 - Jan 28^th, 2024 at 10:03am China's foreign minister says Taiwan independence biggest threat to Sino-US ties
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Brian Ross Moderator Offline Representative of me Posts: 44327	Re: Trouble with China Reply #8 - Jan 30^th, 2024 at 10:05pm Taiwan foreign minister pushes back at Beijing's criticism of incoming President William Lai
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Brian Ross Moderator Offline Representative of me Posts: 44327	Re: Trouble with China Reply #9 - Feb 5^th, 2024 at 2:37pm Chinese court sentences Australian Yang Hengjun to death with two-year good behaviour reprieve
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Re: Trouble with China
Reply #10 - Feb 5^th, 2024 at 5:50pm

Brian Ross wrote on Feb 5^th, 2024 at 2:37pm:

Chinese court sentences Australian Yang Hengjun to death with two-year good behaviour reprieve Roll Eyes

Not surprising. This man will be held in limbo for the foreseeable future as his death sentence is used as a bargaining chip to attempt to force Australian compliance with the PRC's demands. Roll Eyes

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Brian Ross Moderator Offline Representative of me Posts: 44327	Re: Trouble with China Reply #11 - Feb 8^th, 2024 at 4:22pm China opens first Antarctic research station due south of Australia and New Zealand
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Brian Ross Moderator Offline Representative of me Posts: 44327	Re: Trouble with China Reply #12 - Feb 27^th, 2024 at 1:52pm China wine tariffs expected to be gone by end of March after trade minister meets with Chinese counterpart
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Belgarion Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 5681 Gender:	Re: Trouble with China Reply #13 - Feb 27^th, 2024 at 2:01pm Brian Ross wrote on Feb 27^th, 2024 at 1:52pm: China wine tariffs expected to be gone by end of March after trade minister meets with Chinese counterpart Far from wanting tariffs lifted, we should be banning all exports to China until they understand their actions are unacceptable.
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Brian Ross Moderator Offline Representative of me Posts: 44327	Re: Trouble with China Reply #14 - Feb 29^th, 2024 at 4:08pm China's foreign minister expected in Australia for high-level talks within weeks
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