Within ten-plus days after the New Year of 2024, at least 15 high-ranking Chinese officials died of illness, including Zhang Kefei, former vice chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a symbolic political advisory body; Xue 15 High Ranking Chinese Officials Died in Less Than Two Weeks in 2024
Within ten-plus days after the New Year of 2024, at least 15 high-ranking Chinese officials died of illness, including Zhang Kefei, former vice chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a symbolic political advisory body; Xue 
Australia’s defence industry will receive a $37.4 million (US$24.74 million) boost after its Defence Department signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin Australia to manufacture Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles. The missile’s production is
In the first week of 2024, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) purged eight senior Party officials, claiming it was part of their “anti-corruption” efforts.” China’s state media said that the regime will continue expanding its corruption crackdown. This
The Albanese Labor government said it “respects” the decision of the government of Nauru to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Minister for the Pacific Pat Conroy revealed in a media interview the government was aware the announcement would be made. This