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Perth Now
14-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
What Albo will say to Xi Jinping
The big moment of Anthony Albanese's state visit to China is upon him — a face-to-face with Xi Jinping. The Prime Minister has had a cruisy two days being wooed by Chinese officials and business leaders in the glitzy beauty of central Shanghai. He and his hosts have been keen to boast the boons of deep bilateral trade and tourism ties, emerging from meetings starry-eyed about the future of an economic partnership despite the spectre of an increasingly militaristic regional rivalry. But when Mr Albanese meets the Chinese President on Tuesday, there will be no escaping the touchy topics. Anthony Albanese with Australian businessman Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest at an event in Shanghai on Monday. NewsWire / Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer Credit: News Corp Australia The Chinese have already indicated they will raise the Port of Darwin, which is leased to Chinese logistics giant Landbridge Holdings. A former state media propagandist-turned influencer warned of 'countermeasures' if the Albanese government follows through with its election vow to break the 99-year lease. But speaking to reporters on Monday, Mr Albanese doubled down on the promise, saying his government has 'a very clear position' and that Mr Xi 'is very clear and knowledgeable of that'. 'We have a very clear position that we want the port to go into Australian ownership,' he said before departing for Beijing. 'We've been clear about it, we've been orderly about it, and we will go through that process.' Mr Albanese has been careful not to pre-empt how his meeting with the world's second-most powerful leader will go. 'I'll treat him with the respect that I would any leader of another country and not foreshadow everything today,' he said in his Monday remarks. But he did give some hints on what touchy topics he might have of his own, such as the detention of detention of Australian writer and pro-democracy activist Yang Hengiun. Mr Yang was given a suspended death sentence last year after spending five years behind bars on espionage charges – charges he denies. 'We always raise issues of Australian citizens, and if you look at my record, it's not too bad,' Mr Albanese boasted when asked about Mr Yang. 'I'll put my record there of successfully advocating for Australian citizens, some of which has been criticised when we've been successful.' Mr Albanese was flanked by Socceroos great turned Shanghai Port FC coach Kevin Muscat earlier in the China visit. NewsWire / Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer Credit: News Corp Australia Human rights more broadly could also be on the agenda. Aside from detaining Australians on trumped-up charges, Canberra has protested China's enslavement of Uighur Muslims in its Xinjiang province and demanded it implement recommendations made in a UN report. Speaking on Chinese soil in the presence of Chinese officials, Mr Albanese simply repeated his China mantra, saying his government 'will co-operate wherever we can' and 'disagree where we must'. 'We disagree where we must and we put forward our position clearly where we have disagreements,' he said. He flatly refused to say if he would mention the Chinese warships that carried out live-fire drills as they circumnavigated Australia earlier this year. Chinese warships circumnavigated Australia earlier this year. Australian Defence Force Credit: Supplied He also would not comment on whether he would bring up China's support for Russia in its years-long war on Ukraine. There will be space for positives, though, with Mr Albanese eager to quell concerns of a future conflict through trade – an approach Europe took with Russia under Vladimir Putin. He said it was 'important to recognise … that the economic relationship is obviously based on upon a stable and secure region'. 'We've seen the disruption that occurs when there is conflict in the world,' Mr Albanese said. 'That's why we need to make sure that we do everything we can to promote peace and security in the region.' He added building people-to-people ties was key to keeping the peace. It is a stark contrast to warnings from Washington that China could up-end regional peace by invading Taiwan as early as 2027.
India.com
06-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
World's most hated country is China, second place is taken by..., India, Pakistan at...
World's most hated country is China, second place is taken by..., India, Pakistan at... Most Hated Countries in World: The world has become a global village, but along with this, hatred and distrust towards countries has also increased rapidly. Recently, based on a report by World Population Review, a map has been released by Newsweek, which tells which countries the world hates the most. Surprisingly, China ranks first in this list, not Pakistan or Iran or Iraq. India too sadly has a place in the list but at 10th. China ranks first in this list. The reason for this is serious issues like dictatorial rule, censorship, environmental damage and treatment of Uighur Muslims. Apart from this, China's strict policy regarding the independence of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau has also damaged its image globally. US and Russia also on list US is at number two in this list. Globally, its 'superpower' mentality, obsession with weapons and its interfering attitude at times make it an object of hatred. Russia is at number three in this ranking, which has faced severe criticism due to the Ukraine war and sanctions on democratic rights. This top 10 list also includes countries like North Korea, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Israel. The reason for hatred against them is dictatorial rule, religious fanaticism, military conflict and human rights violations. Israel has been targeted due to the Palestine dispute, while Pakistan has been targeted for internal instability and fanaticism. North Korea With a tightly controlled dictatorship, harsh punishments and an isolated, militarized stance, North Korea continues to inspire fear and rejection around the world. Israel The long-running conflict with Palestine and controversial military operations have kept Israel in the headlines for the wrong reasons, prompting protests and opposition from several countries and international organisations. Pakistan Islamabad ongoing internal instability, religious extremism, and tense international relations, particularly with India and Afghanistan, contribute to Pakistan's placement on the list. Iran Iran's tense relations with Western countries, crackdown on civil liberties and its involvement in proxy wars in the Middle East have put it under harsh global scrutiny. Iraq Years after reconstruction, Iraq is still associated with violence, instability and internal conflict, which shapes its international image. Syria Years of brutal civil war, government repression and humanitarian crisis have made Syria one of the countries with the worst reputation worldwide.
Roya News
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Trump's Voice of America cuts: Impact on China, global media
President Donald Trump's recent cuts to US government-run media organizations, including Voice of America (VOA), may be welcomed by China's Communist Party. The decision, which places almost the entire staff of VOA on leave, is part of broader efforts to scale back the functions of several US government agencies, including the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM). USAGM oversees not only VOA, but also Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Radio Free Asia. The cuts, timing The cuts came after Congress passed a new funding bill on Friday, with Trump directing his administration to reduce the operations of several agencies to the minimum required by law. On Saturday morning, Kari Lake, a senior adviser to USAGM and Trump ally, confirmed that staff members at VOA had been placed on paid administrative leave, with notices sent to employees. This decision marks a significant shift in US foreign media policy, as VOA and its affiliates have been critical sources of independent news, especially regarding China. Impact on VOA, Radio Free Asia VOA, particularly its Chinese-language website, has often reported stories that are ignored by Chinese state-controlled media. It has provided an alternative narrative on issues such as human rights and censorship in China. Similarly, Radio Free Asia, which broadcasts in Chinese, has been active in covering sensitive topics like the treatment of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang and the situation in Tibet. These cuts are seen as a blow to independent reporting on China, leaving a gap that China's state-run media may fill. Reaction from China While Chinese officials did not comment directly on the cuts, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning, took the opportunity to criticize VOA and similar outlets. Mao emphasized the poor track record of these media in reporting on China, calling their coverage 'not a secret.' Chinese state-run media outlets have praised Trump's decision. An editorial in Global Times referred to VOA as a 'lie factory' and a 'carefully crafted propaganda machine,' criticizing its coverage of China's treatment of Uighurs, territorial disputes, and economic challenges. Global Reactions The cuts have sparked concern in Europe, with critics seeing it as a loss of democratic values in international broadcasting. However, in China, Russia, and Iran, the decision has been met with enthusiasm. Russia's state-backed media celebrated the cuts, with Margarita Simonyan, editor of RT, calling it 'awesome' and noting that the US had effectively 'shut them down' itself. The Russian government has long been critical of RFE/RL for its coverage of Russian policies, particularly concerning the Ukraine conflict. The Bigger Picture The Trump administration's decision comes at a time of heightened tensions between the US and China. Beijing has long criticized US-backed media for their portrayal of Chinese policies and has sought to counter-narratives it deems unfavorable. With the reduction of US government-run media, China and other authoritarian regimes are likely to continue strengthening their own propaganda apparatus, filling the gap left by VOA and other international broadcasters. Looking Ahead While the global reaction to these cuts has been divided, the long-term effects on global media and US influence remain unclear.
