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Xi Jinping hopes to return Taiwan to China in late 2020s, early 2030s | 7:30
Many foreign policy observers are wondering how China's territorial ambitions for Taiwan are being affected by Russia's experience invading Ukraine. Taiwan's independence is widely considered the most likely issue to embroil Australia in a regional war, given the US is likely to respond to Chinese aggression.
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on his new book ‘The Avoidable War’ | Newstalk ZB
Since leaving office, Kevin Rudd has become an expert on China and Chinese relations with the West.
His new book ‘The Avoidable War’ discusses that very subject.
Russia, Ukraine and China's Long Game — Kevin Rudd and Peter Mansbridge In Conversation | Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
In early February, China and Russia issued a joint declaration that solidified their bilateral relationship, outlining their intention to advance “unprecedented” economic and security cooperation. Weeks later, Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine. Was China aware of Putin’s intentions? Will China continue to stand with Russia? Has the world’s unified response to Russia’s attack changed China’s calculus? What does this China-Russia alliance mean for the liberal international order?
China's Russia Dilemma | MSNBC
Russia's actions “diverts American attention, it diverts the strategic focus of the United States away from the China challenge. So for those reasons, Xi has an enormous attachment to keeping Putin and Putin's Russia operational,” says Fmr. PM of Australia Kevin Rudd.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is under pressure right now | CNBC
Kevin Rudd, former prime minister of Australia and current president and CEO of the Asia Society, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss China’s relationship with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine.
Don’t Count on China to Mediate the War in Ukraine | Wall Street Journal
Russia’s aggression has caused anxiety in Beijing, but Xi Jinping has staked too much on his ‘best friend,’ Vladimir Putin.
Scott Morrison’s Ten Dirty Tricks | Friendlyjordies
This election, Scott Morrison is going to pull every dirty trick he has. I discuss the top ten dirty tricks the Liberal’s will pull in the upcoming federal election with Friendlyjordies
Pressure builds on China over Ukraine invasion | BBC World at One
Kevin Rudd spoke to the BBC’s Sarah Montague to analyse the ongoing war in Ukraine and the prospects for peace.
How Fast Things Fall - Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull | Adelaide Writers Week
Since leaving office, former Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull have definitely and determinedly not gone gentle into the good night, instead becoming trenchant critics of the incumbent Prime Minister and his Government, and the type of politics they practise. Focussing particularly on the pernicious power of Murdoch and the urgency of action on climate change, this unlikely duo remain important and unapologetic voices in our increasingly polarised political debate.
Putin's war on Ukraine may change China's intentions | ABC Radio National
Former Prime Minister and China expert Kevin Rudd joins us with insights on how China is reacting to Putin's aggressive invasion of Ukraine, which has galvanised the world against Russia.
Has it given China pause for thought about its own territorial intentions?
China will only take military action against Taiwan when victory is guaranteed | CNBC
The “loose” analysis that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a harbinger of an impending Chinese military action against Taiwan is “fanciful.”
Understanding the Conflict in Ukraine: Implications for Asia and the World | Asia Society
An expert panel discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its implications for Asia and the world. Participants included Kevin Rudd, Ambassador Bilahari Kausikan, and C. Raja Mohan.
China is Russia's best hope to blunt sanctions, but wary | AP News
The degree of Chinese support Russia receives is likely to prove a crucial factor in how well it can weather the long-term consequences, says Kevin Rudd
How Ukraine fits into China’s long game | Australian Financial Review
All eyes are on Ukraine, but there is a broader geopolitical challenge to the international order now coalescing between Moscow and Beijing.
Rudd defends his record as PM on defence | The Canberra Times
If The Canberra Times had checked Perrett's assertions, it would know the Liberals have in fact been the weaker party on these matters at practically every stage over the last two decades.
Rudd hits back over 'smears' | ABC News
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd lashed the Coalition at a press conference this morning.
Coalition tries to set up showdown with Labor on deporting criminals | The Guardian
The Morrison government ramps up pre-election bid to wedge Labor on national security issues as Kevin Rudd condemns ‘rancid lies’ on China.
14th Anniversary of the Apology | SBS News
Fourteen years after the national Apology for the forced removal of children from First Nations families, John Howard’s rejection of it looms large within the Liberal Party.
Liberals are appeasers of the Chinese Communist Party | Virtual Press Conference
I don’t intend to stand idly by while Peter Dutton smears the party of which I’ve been parliamentary leader, prime minister, and could form the next government of Australia as being somehow soft on China.