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Aussie duo set for Olympics after beach volleyball win

Aussie duo set for Olympics after beach volleyball win

Beach volleyball duo Izac Carracher and Mark Nicolaidis look set for the Olympics after inspiring Australia to win the Asian Continental Cup final.

Security tightened in China for Tiananmen anniversary

Security tightened in China for Tiananmen anniversary

Security tightened in China for Tiananmen anniversary

Security tightened in China for Tiananmen anniversary

Authorities in China have restricted access to Beijing's Tiananmen Square on the 35th anniversary of the crackdown on protesters.

Security tight on 35th Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

Security tight on 35th Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

Security tight on 35th Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

Security tight on 35th Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

Decades after a crackdown in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, rights activists say the demonstrators' original goals - including a free press - remain distant.

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Australian BMX star Logan Martin 2nd in Oly qualifier

Australian BMX star Logan Martin 2nd in Oly qualifier

Australian BMX star Logan Martin can start dreaming of a second Olympic title after a fine showing in Shanghai.

Doctor Little flying in opening Diamond League javelin

Doctor Little flying in opening Diamond League javelin

Mackenzie Little has taken silver in the Diamond League javelin in Suzhou, China, in an impressive start to the Australian doctor's international season.

Aussie sprint ace Lewis roars to Diamond League win

Aussie sprint ace Lewis roars to Diamond League win

Torrie Lewis has beaten world 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson en route to a magnificent victory over 200m in her first Diamond League race in China.

Five dead, dozens injured in Hong Kong building fire

Five dead, dozens injured in Hong Kong building fire

At least five people have been killed in a building fire in Hong Kong.

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US comments on AUKUS are 'very dangerous': China

US comments on AUKUS are 'very dangerous': China

US comments on AUKUS are 'very dangerous': China

US comments on AUKUS are 'very dangerous': China

China's Taiwan Affairs Office has delivered a warning to the US over remarks made about the AUKUS submarine project.

Hooper reaches Hong Kong semis on sevens debut

Hooper reaches Hong Kong semis on sevens debut

Hooper reaches Hong Kong semis on sevens debut

Hooper reaches Hong Kong semis on sevens debut

Michael Hooper has reached the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Sevens on debut as both Australian teams thrived in the marquee World Series event.

Hooper gets Habana backing before Aussie sevens debut

Hooper gets Habana backing before Aussie sevens debut

Hooper gets Habana backing before Aussie sevens debut

Hooper gets Habana backing before Aussie sevens debut

Michael Hooper is set for his sevens debut for Australia in Hong Kong, with another rugby great tipping him to make a successful switch.

US and Chinese presidents discuss Taiwan, Ukraine

US and Chinese presidents discuss Taiwan, Ukraine

US and Chinese presidents discuss Taiwan, Ukraine

US and Chinese presidents discuss Taiwan, Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping has discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues in a phone call.

Robertson must try to qualify for worlds after defeat

Robertson must try to qualify for worlds after defeat

Robertson must try to qualify for worlds after defeat

Robertson must try to qualify for worlds after defeat

Australia's former world champion Neil Robertson will have to try to qualify for the 2024 event after losing in the World Open semi-final in China.

Robertson back to best to make World Open snooker semis

Robertson back to best to make World Open snooker semis

Robertson back to best to make World Open snooker semis

Robertson back to best to make World Open snooker semis

Australian snooker ace Neil Robertson has broken out of a slump to reach his first semi-final in six months in China.

HK court orders troubled China Evergrande to liquidate

HK court orders troubled China Evergrande to liquidate

HK court orders troubled China Evergrande to liquidate

HK court orders troubled China Evergrande to liquidate

A Hong Kong court has ordered the world’s most indebted property developer, China Evergrande Group, to liquidate after it failed to reach a debt deal.

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Taiwan voters give ruling party third presidential term

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te has been elected president but the party has lost its control of parliament.

Northwest China earthquake death toll increases to 127

At least 127 people have been killed, hundreds more injured and houses and roads seriously damaged by an earthquake in northwest China.

China announces defence minister has been ousted

Chinese state media report General Li Shangfu, who has not been seen in public for two months, has been dismissed as defence minister and state councillor.

Xi warns against China decoupling, lauds Belt and Road

Russia's Vladimir Putin was prominent at a Beijing forum where President Xi Jinping criticised Western efforts to reduce dependence on the Chinese economy.

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Aussies show impressive form in Asian WTA events

Australians are shining at WTA events in Asia, with Priscilla Hon and Daria Saville posting wins in Hong Kong, and Kimberly Birrell advancing in South Korea.

Schumer calls on Xi to support Israel after attacks

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has told Xi Jinping that China’s statement on the Hamas attack didn’t show any support for Israel.

Aussie Hijikata earns top-50 scalp at Shanghai Masters

Rinky Hijikata and Aleksandar Vukic have progressed to the second round on a mixed day for Australia's challenge at the Shanghai Masters.

Sweeny launches big week for Aussie tennis men in style

A record 11 Australian men made the Shanghai Masters main draw - with one of the most surprising, Dane Sweeny, quickly making it into the second round.

Behich and Caputo strike as Melbourne City win in China

Old favourite Aziz Behich and teenager Max Caputo have scored in Melbourne City's Asian Champions League victory over Zhejiang in China.

Umpire accepted apology for ball in face: Polmans

Australia's Marc Polmans says umpire Ben Anderson accepted his apology when accidentally struck after he smashed a ball in anger at the Shanghai Masters.

De Minaur downs Murray, Medvedev up next in China

Alex de Minaur has earned one of the finest comeback wins of his career, saving three match points to outlast a raging Andy Murray in the China Open.

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