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Kathleen Calderwood
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Kathleen Calderwood is the ABC's East Asia correspondent, based in Taiwan. She has previously worked as an investigative reporter and Western Sydney reporter in the ABC's NSW Newsroom, and as a political reporter in Canberra Parliament House. In 2017, Kathleen was awarded the prestigious Andrew Olle Scholarship, and worked at 7.30, Lateline and the broadcaster's flagship rural and regional affairs program, Landline. Kathleen got her start in journalism working as a rural and regional reporter in Queensland.
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Analysis
analysis:China says Australia made an 'irresponsible accusation' over sonar incident. Were the handshakes just for show?
Just days before Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese shook hands at the APEC summit, Australian divers were injured by Chinese sonar. It begs the question, is the on-stage diplomacy all for show?
'A handsome boy from Australia' and an invite for the president: The key takeaways from Albanese's China visit
Anthony Albanese is wrapping up in China after a whirlwind three-day trip aimed at stabilising ties between the two countries. From an invite to Australia to symbolism and plenty of talk about friendship, these are the key takeaways from the visit.
'At a new starting point': Albanese invites Xi to Australia after historic summit in Beijing
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Australia during a "very successful" meeting in Beijing.
Albanese says Australia and China must 'cooperate wherever we can' in landmark visit to Shanghai
The trip is expected to be heavy with symbolism, marking the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam's historic visit to China.
Analysis
analysis:Putin has landed in one of the only places he won't be arrested. Here's what he and Xi could be looking to achieve
Vladimir Putin is making a rare visit to China for his "dear friend" Xi Jinping's Belt and Road summit. Seen as something of a social pariah on the global stage, and facing war crimes charges over his assault on Ukraine, what do he and Xi stand to gain from this visit?
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.
Taiwan's iPhone billionaire is shaking up the island’s presidential election in his bid to fulfil the wishes of a sea goddess
Taiwan's iPhone billionaire is running for president with a lofty election promise to broker peace between Taiwan and China. But observers believe his election bid may result in a less China-friendly candidate securing the presidency.
One of China's richest women is an elusive billionaire heiress. Her fortune was just cut in half
Yang Huiyan is the mysterious majority stakeholder of a sprawling real estate empire in China, but in a stunning reversal of fortune triggered by the country's ongoing property market woes, she is now locked in a desperate battle to prevent its collapse.
These charts show China's 'salami-slicing tactic' to normalise military activity in the Taiwan Strait
With Taiwan's vice-president due to touch down in the US, observers are anticipating that China will take another opportunity to flex its military muscles by sending PLA aircraft across the median line.
'I feel complicit in care that harms women': Midwives reveal crisis inside Australia's maternity wards
Midwives across the country say workforce shortages are taking a heavy toll on maternity staff and the families they care for.
China replaces missing foreign minister with his predecessor
Qin Gang was seen as close to Chinese President Xi Jinping and became one of China's youngest foreign ministers last December, when he replaced the man who will now return to the job.
Australian lawyer has $190k reward offered against him by Hong Kong authorities
An Australian citizen is among eight overseas-based activists who have been accused by Hong Kong police of national security offences, including foreign collusion and incitement to secession.
China's post-COVID economic recovery appears to be sputtering. Here's why
Australia is relying on its largest trading partner to bounce back, but China's youth unemployment figures and low consumer confidence are slowing down much-needed growth, suggesting a full recovery will take some time.
Investigation underway after 30 women complain about maternity experience at NSW hospital
An independent investigation is underway and a review has been conducted after a group of 30 women complain about maternity care they received at the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital in the NSW Riverina.
Australia and France take part in huge military exercise after tense couple of years
For the past fortnight, Australia has taken part in an emergency training drill led by the French military in New Caledonia, as the two countries try to put the cancelled submarine deal behind them.
'Do the humane thing': Folbigg's legal team seeks early parole or pardon for convicted killer
The convicted killer's lawyers say the attorney-general has the legal power to allow her release, five years before her sentence is up.
Children born in Australia to New Zealand parents to automatically become Australian citizens
Under the recently-announced changes to citizenship laws for New Zealanders, children born to Kiwi parents who hold a Special Category visa and are permanent residents, will automatically become citizens of Australia.
Mark Speakman elected new leader of NSW Liberal Party four weeks after election loss
Former attorney-general Mark Speakman is confirmed as the new New South Wales Liberal Party leader following the resignation of Dominic Perrottet.
Builder reported for alleged safety breaches at another site the day before partial house collapse
New South Wales building commissioner David Chandler reported a building site over safety concerns only a day before a completed home it had built collapsed on Good Friday.
Former Australian soldier charged with war crime 'extremely vulnerable' in jail, lawyer argues
The lawyer for a former serviceman charged with a war crime tells a Sydney court his client should be granted bail because he is "extremely vulnerable" to Islamic extremists in prison.
Polling close nears as Perrottet and Minns make last-minute pitches to NSW voters
Millions turn out to vote at more than 2,000 polling booths across NSW as party leaders make their last-minute pitch in the hope of forming a majority government.
'Drag them by their head': Man charged over encouraging Sydney 'mob' church brawl says he's 'sorry'
One of the men charged with encouraging an attack on members of an LGBT group outside a Sydney church this week apologises, saying a video in which he urged people to "drag protesters by their head" was not supposed to be taken literally.
Developer behind Sydney apartment building with ‘structural issues’ placed into administration
Two companies run by controversial Sydney property developer Jean Nassif have been placed into receivership, leaving an apartment tower "partially completed".
'There's no rules whatsoever': Voters hit hard by rental crisis could return key seat to Labor at NSW election
The key Western Sydney seat lost by Labor in 2011, has the second-highest proportion of renting households in the state, for voters under stress it will be front of mind at the ballot box.