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King crabs and cars: Behind Xi and Putin’s challenge to the West
The city of Vladivostok is at the centre of a blossoming relationship that has overcome decades of mistrust because of a common enemy.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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In Beijing, Putin calls for help to fund Arctic shipping route
Putin is asking for multinational investment in his “dear friend” Xi’s Belt and Road project. The route could cut the distance between Asia and Europe in half.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Widodo’s son for VP? Father says no interference in court ruling
The controversial ruling has been denounced as a setback for democracy by political analysts.
- by Chris Barrett and Karuni Rompies
Matter of minutes: Why Cheng Lei did not see her family for three years
The Australian journalist’s comments are the first time she has revealed the reasons for her detention in August 2020.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Clive Palmer’s $40 million super yacht runs aground in Singapore
The 56-metre vessel, named Australia, has gained attention for its luxurious features but on Monday night the focus was on it for another reason.
- by Chris Barrett
Palmer’s super yacht runs aground in Singapore
A $40 million super yacht owned by the Australian mining magnate ran aground off the coast of Sentosa Island on Monday afternoon.
Constitutional Court clears way for Jokowi dynasty
At 36, the Indonesian president’s son has been too young to run for the presidency or vice-presidency but can now contest next February’s election.
- by Chris Barrett and Karuni Rompies
1000 containers of N Korean arms shipped to Russia for Ukraine war: US
At least twice last month, the US tracked shipment of military equipment and munition from North Korea to a Russian port, then by rail to near the frontline.
- by Peter Baker
‘Psychological torture’: The brutal system China uses to make people disappear
The same day that Cheng Lei returned to Australia, the US condemned Beijing for its arrest of another target.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
‘I have a bomb’: Australian charged, faces jail in Singapore over mid-air hoax
The 30-year-old man was charged on Saturday with making false threats of terrorist acts and has been remanded at a hospital for mental illness in the city-state.
- by Chris Barrett
Japanese government asks court to dissolve Unification Church
The man accused of assassinating Shinzo Abe was allegedly motivated by the former prime minister’s links to the church that he blamed for bankrupting his family.
- by Mari Yamaguchi