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Stephen Dziedzic
Stephen Dziedzic is the ABC's Foreign Affairs (Asia Pacific) reporter, based in the Parliament House bureau. He covers foreign policy and Australia's relationship with countries in the Asia Pacific region. Stephen has worked for the ABC since 2007, and spent five years covering federal politics. Follow him on Twitter @stephendziedzic.
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Australia to deploy roving teams of cyber experts across Pacific as online threats grow
Australian officials are increasingly worried about the Pacific's vulnerability to cyber attacks, with the government spending $26 million to set up "rapid assistance" teams made up of experts from the private sector and specialists from intelligence agencies like the Australian Signals Directorate.
Kiribati president reluctant for climate change resettlement deal with Australia
The president of Kiribati has played down the chances of his country striking a treaty with Australia similar to the landmark pact that Anthony Albanese signed late last week with Tuvalu's prime minister.
Tuvalu residents able to resettle in Australia as climate change 'threatens its existence'
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new pact with the low-lying island country of Tuvalu, allowing residents facing displacement from climate change the ability to resettle in Australia.
This is the boat where Albanese and Pacific leaders will meet this week — but some leaders won't be sailing
Pacific leaders including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will descend on the beautiful island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands this week for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. And the two "big Cs" will be on the agenda.
Ambassador Suzuki carries the weight of his father's past as a kamikaze pilot. He says it tells us about Japan and Australia today
Kazuhiro Suzuki is Japan's ambassador to Australia. He is also the son of a trained kamikaze pilot. His family history tells the story of Japan's ruinous embrace of empire, and its transformation in the decades since.
'Progressively displacing Australia': China beefs up police presence in Solomon Islands for Pacific Games
China's small police liaison team in Solomon Islands will increase to help provide security for this month's Pacific Games, while the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force gets another donation of equipment from Beijing including metal detectors and drones in a move that's causing concern in Canberra.
Researchers say the Pacific has 'woken up' to Chinese investment: Where does that leave Australia?
A leading think tank is warning the Australian government to be careful not to overload Pacific countries with debt in China's absence.
China's former premier Li Keqiang dies months after leaving office, state media says
Li Keqiang, China's former premier who served under President Xi Jinping from 2013 until March this year, has died, state media reports.
Fiji pushed to remove name from list of 51 nations condemning Beijing's human rights violations
Fiji looks set to withdraw from a United Nations motion backed by 51 nations calling on China to address serious human rights violations in Xinjiang to avoid drawing a backlash from Beijing.
AFP grilled on why it allowed Hong Kong officers to tour sensitive cyber command
The Australian Federal Police is being questioned over why it allowed police from Hong Kong to tour cyber sites in Canberra and Perth, despite concerns of Chinese espionage.
Federal government will not cancel Chinese company's Port of Darwin lease
In a statement, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet says that there is "a robust regulatory system in place to manage risks to critical infrastructure" and that it "was not necessary to vary or cancel the lease".
Labor expands Pacific immigration with new visa legislation
The Pacific Engagement Visa will give to opportunity to 3,000 people from the region each year to permanently settle in Australia.
Australia pledges $68 million to Fiji in budget support as two nations sign an 'elevated' new partnership
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomes Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in Canberra as he continues a state visit to Australia
Fiji's PM once led a coup and was known as 'Rambo'. He's now calling for a 'Zone of Peace' in the Pacific
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka uses a speech in Canberra to call for a "Zone of Peace" in the Pacific, urging the US and China to step back from their intensifying contest for influence in the region.
Analysis
analysis:Why did Beijing choose this moment to release Cheng Lei, and what might it signify?
Cheng Lei has been used as a political pawn in a broader strategic and diplomatic dance and was released because Beijing saw it as a useful move, writes foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic.
Cheng Lei has been released but now there are other Australians imprisoned in China to fight for
Pro-democracy activist Yang Hengjun remains behind bars along with other Australians in China — but the release of journalist Cheng Lei gives his supporters fresh hope.
Morrison argues for 'modernised One China framework' in Taiwan speech
In a wide-ranging speech delivered in Taiwan's capital, former prime minister Scott Morrison says it is time for a modernisation of the One China policy, as he meets with President Tsai Ing-wen at a forum.
Timor-Leste says China does not want to develop security infrastructure over fears of Australia's overreaction
José Ramos-Horta says Beijing did not want to help develop police and military infrastructure over concerns of an "overreaction" from Australia.
Concerns many Chinese Australians will vote No after seeing one side of the Voice argument on WeChat
Researchers warn some Chinese Australian community members may be stuck in an information silo on WeChat, with information from the No Voice campaign saturating the social media platform.
Federal government overturns Morrison withdrawal from UN Green Climate Fund
After Scott Morrison withdrew Australia from the United Nations-led Green Climate Fund in 2018, the federal government commits to rejoin the scheme, seeking a seat at the table to influence international climate projects.
New group wants deeper ties between Australia and its fourth-largest trading partner
Taiwan is expanding efforts to build up networks with state politicians and business leaders in Australia, helping to set up a new “social club” with multiple MPs from both Victoria and South Australia.
Yes referendum outcome could bolster Australia's standing, Pacfic diplomat says
The Pacific's top diplomat says Australia's credibility in the region will be bolstered if the nation votes in favour of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament on October 14.
Australia announces new sanctions against Iranians 'who oppress women and girls'
The Australian government is rolling out fresh sanctions against Iran, almost a year after the death of Mahsa Amini sparked mass global protests.
Albanese confirms China trip for later this year
The prime minister says he will travel to China to mark the 50th anniversary of former PM Gough Whitlam's historic visit to the country, also becoming the first Australian leader to go to China since 2016.
Anthony Albanese starts summit season talking trade ties and regional security, with China in mind
The PM will use a speech to the ASEAN summit on Wednesday to release the government's South-East Asian Economic Strategy, a blueprint aimed at driving trade and investment north into the region.