Australia raises China’s missile test in meeting with top diplomat Wang Yi

During a meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Australia to abandon "double standards" and work towards improving bilateral ties. Wang emphasized the need for mutual respect and equality in addressing differences between the two nations. He suggested seeking common ground while managing disagreements to foster positive growth in relations, rather than allowing them to be undermined by prejudice. Australia, in turn, raised concerns with Beijing regarding its military development and a recent missile test.

Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister met with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on the sidelines of ASEAN in Manila. The discussion focused on the importance of peace in the Pacific. Separately, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns stated that the state's Labor party is facing a threat from One Nation and needs to campaign for those votes. Minns characterized some of Pauline Hanson's statements as racist. The article also briefly mentions issues with TAB's compliance systems regarding marketing messages and the Do Not Call Register.