Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 25, 2026 at 06:15 AM

Chinese dance group's tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his official residence in Canberra on Tuesday following a bomb threat linked to the upcoming performances of Shen Yun, a Chinese dance and music group banned in China. Shen Yun reported receiving emails threatening to detonate explosives at Albanese's residence, The Lodge, if their Australian shows were not cancelled. The threats, written in Chinese, mentioned the use of nitro-glycerine. Authorities confirmed they investigated a security incident at the residence and found nothing suspicious. Albanese thanked the police and well-wishers, reiterating the need to de-escalate political debate.

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation 30% Canberra 30% Falun Gong 40% Beijing 50% Australian Federal Police 50% China ×260% Australia ×270% Shen Yun ×580% Anthony Albanese ×790%

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bomb threat 100% anthony albanese 90% chinese dance group 80% shen yun 70% australia 60% political debate 50% falun gong 40% security incident 40%

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