Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to unveil deeper trade ties with Southeast Asia at a special summit. The policy settings made by Xi Jinping's top advisers could pour hundreds of billions of dollars into Australia. Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Birmingham emphasizes the importance of strengthening two-way investment ties with Southeast Asia. Amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, there are warnings against destabilizing actions, with calls for restraint and a lasting ceasefire in the region. Australia and Southeast Asian nations are concerned about unsafe behavior in the South China Sea, with the Philippines vowing to stand firm against China's attempts to remove a military outpost on a disputed shoal.
Australia's prime minister expressed concerns Wednesday over "unsafe and destabilizing behavior" in the South China Sea, citing the collision between Chinese and Philippine ships the previous day. https://t.co/vOnLEIADC7
‘These are red lines’: Philippines won’t let China remove disputed shoal outpost https://t.co/IolbJDJ1zo
The Philippines says it won't let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal https://t.co/sJ5CKlmLgw
A dramatic stand-off with Beijing in the South China Sea this week is the most serious incident yet for the Philippines, its top security officials say. https://t.co/q7ALvjoCjX
China on Wednesday urged the U.S. to stop using the Philippines as a "pawn" in the South China Sea. https://t.co/pVpsNWA3vd
NEW: China says US using Philippines as ‘pawn’ in South China Sea https://t.co/zJJL3ghHTD
Southeast Asian leaders call for South China Sea disputes to be resolved without threats or force https://t.co/7xjZo6yrPL
The Wall Street Journal witnessed China's tactics of intimidation in the South China Sea, from the deck of a Philippine vessel https://t.co/w0wcj2iFVP https://t.co/w0wcj2iFVP
"A large fleet of Chinese ships surrounded the Philippine convoy, drawing so close at times that the crew could see each other’s faces. They wove between the four Philippine vessels, trying to force them apart." @felizysolo https://t.co/EnDcKK8LCc https://t.co/EnDcKK8LCc
#Philippines's top security officials said the dramatic stand-off with Beijing in the South #China Sea this week was the most serious incident between the countries, but vowing not to back down in asserting the country's sovereign rights https://t.co/Jb6tHo1XCS
"The United States reaffirms that Article IV of the 1951 U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty extends to armed attacks on Philippine armed forces, public vessels, or aircraft—including those of its Coast Guard—anywhere in the South China Sea." https://t.co/NylZ6zdi5B
#Philippines tells #China: Order ships to leave Ayungin Shoal The Philippines summoned China’s second highest diplomat in Manila on Tuesday to demand that Beijing order all Chinese vessels to leave Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, after their “dangerous… https://t.co/pElvAhceHi
Australia's longest serving foreign minister has dismissed Paul Keating as having "no real understanding" of the Indo-Pacific region as the Prime Minister and Treasurer declare the former Labor leader was wrong on his assessment of Penny Wong. https://t.co/aXqJ1oJIZ0
Southeast Asian and Australian leaders call for a quick and lasting ceasefire in #Gaza, describing the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territory as “dire.” https://t.co/ONSFAgzj26
Australia and Southeast Asian nations ended a three-day summit calling for restraint in the contested South China Sea and a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip https://t.co/u4NdHDvSF3
South China Sea collision not reason to invoke defence treaty with U.S., says Philippine president https://t.co/hMn1EylF0N https://t.co/GQRC7uKfw3
Australia and Southeast Asian nations warn against actions that “endanger peace” in the South China Sea and called for self-restraint https://t.co/G1RToTNPh3
#NewsAlert | China says US using Philippines as 'pawn' in South China Sea. (Reported by news agency AFP)
⚠️ SOUTH CHINA SEA COLLISION NOT REASON TO INVOKE DEFENCE TREATY WITH U.S., SAYS PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT Full Story → https://t.co/b3g71SIuOO A recent collision of Philippine and Chinese vessels in the South China Sea is not the time or reason to invoke a Mutual Defense Treaty… https://t.co/Rtfod1Vtji
⚠️ ASEAN AND AUSTRALIA CALL FOR AN END TO DESTABILISING ACTIONS IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA Full Story → https://t.co/F6dDeGpr0Q All countries should refrain from unilateral actions in the South China Sea that endanger the disputed area's peace, security and stability, Australia… https://t.co/azGsm0LiVx
#JustIn | ASEAN, Australia call for 'immediate and durable' ceasefire in Gaza. (Reported by news agency AFP)
#BREAKING ASEAN, Australia decry actions that 'endanger peace' in South China Sea https://t.co/qUP2sO2ZUV
⚠️ AUSTRALIA CONCERNED ABOUT DESTABILISING BEHAVIOUR IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA Full Story → https://t.co/M1QykY8i3P Australia is very concerned about unsafe and destabilising behaviour in the South China Sea, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, a day after clashes… https://t.co/VWi5olAjqt
Former Labor minister Graham Richardson says former Australian prime minister Paul Keating will “rattle anyone” who has a go at China. https://t.co/irRfN2NnaU
How Penny Wong made history as our longest-serving female cabinet minister https://t.co/kcv7kuTlj0
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that maritime security, trade and clean energy will shape the country's future with the ASEAN bloc as Beijing looks to increase its presence in the contested South China Sea https://t.co/EpdVnT8HDX
Penny Wong has set a new record for the longest-serving female Cabinet Minister, surpassing the seven-and-a-half year stint of Howard era stalwart Amanda Vanstone. https://t.co/p3geDZu4NM
South China Sea Situation Chinese outward expansionism is scaring & destabilizing an entire region. Beijing is employing its military more frequently & openly—using violence to pressure & penalize neighbors. Quick map for reference & running thread with the latest: https://t.co/RXpeDupf0g
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended Foreign Minister Penny Wong and ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess after former prime minister Paul Keating accused them of being “mindless” supporters of the United States. https://t.co/6vRLWhTQKJ
Anthony Albanese will use a special meeting with South-East Asian leaders to spell out the ‘central role’ ASEAN plays in the region’s prosperity and security. https://t.co/XrmtfU6SoF
ASEAN summit focus on maritime security, trade amid South China Sea tensions https://t.co/eMZVg7qEpD https://t.co/tmWhRMihRa
🔴 STATE DEPARTMENT: US SUPPORTS PHILIPPINES AMID CHINA'S PROVOCATIVE ACTIONS
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has hit back at explosive comments from former prime minister Paul Keating, saying she would not "lose sleep" over his criticism of the government's approach to China during ASEAN talks. https://t.co/4Z4TP9HPSW
In 2002, being a Malaysian-born, openly gay woman hardly seemed like the ticket to political longevity or popularity – yet Penny Wong has achieved both. https://t.co/F3TuE9vzCk
China firmly opposes the Philippine Senate approving "Maritime Zones Act," which severely violates China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights & interests in #SouthChinaSea, a Chinese FM spokesperson said Tue, adding China has lodged solemn démarches to the #Philippines. https://t.co/lEKXfzJ6qe
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has become the longest-serving female cabinet minister in Australian history. https://t.co/5MxZPQLGIv
Next time someone tries to dismiss the China Coast Guard's use of water cannons as non-violent or non-kinetic, forward this video. PRC Coast Guard's use-of-force against Philippines vessels is inappropriate and diminishes the credibility of PRC rhetoric about desire for peace. https://t.co/JoeoYo3J9F
🔴 US CONDEMNS CHINA FOR REPEATEDLY OBSTRUCTING PHILIPPINE VESSELS' HIGH SEAS FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION
Former prime minister Paul Keating has been criticised for an extraordinary statement targeting Australia's intelligence chiefs, who he accused of being "mindless" supporters of the United States. https://t.co/1Mi82sC1Aa
The U.S. Navy placed a carrier strike group—including 3 guided-missile destroyers, Tico cruiser, & (never too far away) a sub or 2—between China & the Philippines during the recent resupply mission. Timing aligns with Chinese provocations & blockade in Philippines territory. https://t.co/Eqyrh8cAkv
In case you've been wondering how dangerous the China Coast Guard's high pressure water cannons can be. https://t.co/Nx7l7XL0Ch
U.S. STANDS WITH OUR PHILIPPINE ALLIES IN THE FACE OF THESE DANGEROUS AND UNLAWFUL ACTIONS - STATE DEPT
U.S. IS TALKING TO THE PHILIPPINES ABOUT RECENT 'PROVOCATIVE ACTIONS' BY CHINA - STATE DEPT
Australia to launch $2bn fund to ‘turbocharge’ trade with south-east Asia | Australian foreign policy https://t.co/a5JrqO68XN
More shocking footage of China blasting a small Philippines boat with dual water cannons. This video is for anyone who thinks using water cannons isn’t a big deal. Imagine that glass shattering in your face… https://t.co/jnGFr9OoyJ
🚨 at 8:15am Mar 5, one 🇨🇳 China Coast Guard vessel caused a minor collision with 🇵🇭 supply boat Unaizah May 4 (UM4) due to its dangerous blocking maneuvers. 🇨🇳 CCG vessels 21555 and 21551 fired water cannons simultaneously against UM4, eventually shattering UM4’s wind shield and… https://t.co/jWgTgFD56l https://t.co/pRfbK3XVAR
China on Tuesday expressed strong protest against the Philippines over four of its vessels' "illegal intrusion" into the waters adjacent to China's Ren'ai Jiao. https://t.co/lWziwdkm4V
WATCH: The windshield of 🇵🇭Philippine boat Unaizah May 4 shatters as 🇨🇳China Coast Guard vessels fire water canon at it during its rotation and reprovisioning mission to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on Tuesday, March 5. 🎥: Armed Forces of the Philippines. @gmanews https://t.co/zRpY2BEehP
#Philippines President Marcos vows ‘pushback’ if sovereignty over WPS ‘questioned, ignored’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines would continue to engage #China on mutual interests but would “push back” if the Philippines’ sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea… https://t.co/2YBjpW3dYG
Fantastic to be at the Australia-ASEAN Special Summit Gala Dinner hosted by New Zealand’s close friend, Prime Minister @albomp. Another crucial opportunity to connect with leaders from across the Southeast Asia region as we raise the energy and intensity of these relationships. https://t.co/Pcs32KhZrE
Singapore and New Zealand are both small, advanced economies with great opportunities before them. Prime Minister @leehsienloong and I met today in Melbourne to discuss those opportunites and how we can work together in the Asia-Pacific region. Singapore is an anchor for… https://t.co/zsdVgJcazy
#Australia unveils plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia, setting aside US$1.3 billion to bolster trade in a region of rising economic might. https://t.co/9k0g2aZ75U
Indonesia matters, big time, to New Zealand. I was glad to meet with President @jokowi in Melbourne today to reaffirm that truth. We discussed our strategic partnership, trade, and our people to people connections. I appreciated President Widodo’s wisdom on the world. I also… https://t.co/FtapTU0csP
Indonesia matters, big time, to New Zealand. I was glad to meet with President @jokowi in Melbourne today to reafirm that fact. We discussed our Strategic Partnership, trade, and our people to people connections. I appreciated President Widodo’s wisdom on the world. I also… https://t.co/0YEUurtnwD
The former prime minister says Australia’s spy agencies are undermining efforts to stabilise ties with China, and warned Australia is out of step with ASEAN. https://t.co/OYcZafwxXQ
2024/03/05 Statement by PJ Keating | "Penny Wong rattles the China can" - https://t.co/hflUzBxEaW
“Southeast Asia is where Australia’s future lies,” says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who's expected to unveil deeper trade ties at a special summit today https://t.co/WqlHb6hVgV
New Zealand and Thailand share a warm relationship underpinned by strong people-to-people and business links. It was a pleasure to meet with Prime Minister @Thavisin today to strengthen that relationship. There’s much more we can do together! https://t.co/Rc3WuZ9zAS
South-east Asian leaders arrive in Melbourne for the 2024 Asean summit – video https://t.co/2sSsme6vNQ
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed Australia will partner with Singapore to support the "green transition" throughout South East Asia following ASEAN talks with counterpart Lee Hsien Loong. https://t.co/ggPZtTlady
I just met with Malaysia Prime Minister @anwaribrahim. We’ve been friends standing side-by-side for decades, but there’s still a lot we have to do to step up our relationship, to grow trade, and enhance our shared security. https://t.co/32B9MZbRDt
I just met with Malaysia Prime Minister @anwaribrahim. We’ve been friends standing side-by-side for decades, but there’s still a lot we have to step up our relationship, to grow trade, and enhcance our shared security. https://t.co/iKmfMY9urs
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong says his country and Australia have completed “more than 110” initiatives in the comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP). https://t.co/w5cvagin9n
“Southeast Asia is where Australia’s future lies,” says Prime Minister Albanese, who's expected to unveil deeper trade ties at a special summit today. Read the Australia Briefing for your daily dose of the best of Bloomberg from Down Under and beyond https://t.co/H9XHOAZYoD
A great video via @BRPSierraMadre Watch the #Philippine Supply Vessel Unaiza May successfully evaded a blocking maneuver by a #ChinaCoastGuard vessel, ensuring the vital resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal continued unhindered. https://t.co/SEPsva0xKi
Just touched down in Melbourne, where I’m looking forward to meeting with ASEAN leaders taking part in the Australia-ASEAN Summit. It’s an important opportunity to strengthen friendships as our Government looks to step up New Zealand’s commitment to South East Asia.
For all Beijing's economic troubles, Australia's trade to China is booming. A more-of-the-same plan at today's NPC would suit Canberra's Treasury just fine -- although Australia's Defence department is another matter entirely. My piece from Beijing: https://t.co/1hHBzWYSJ0
China takes regulatory actions against Philippine ships near Ren'ai Jiao https://t.co/RjjnJLocFf
'We face destabilising, provocative and coercive actions': Wong warns against conflict as tensions rise in South China Sea https://t.co/zVjScwVlfo
Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Birmingham says it “makes enormous sense” for Australia to “grow and strengthen” two way-investment ties with Southeast Asia. https://t.co/pUd7fkzBQo
The policy settings made at a meeting of Xi Jinping’s top advisers will likely pour hundreds of billions dollars into Australia this year. Read more: https://t.co/VtOT8gq9qk https://t.co/YjJ4u6Q4IY
Australia news live: Albanese to set out south-east Asia strategy; Liberals pick Scott Morrison’s successor https://t.co/AYfM2gjRpj