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US ‘surprised’ at China’s influence over Australia

US ‘Surprised’ Aboutt China’s Influence in Australia

Sep 15, 2016 12:35 PM EDT

In an interview, the outgoing US ambassador to Australia John Berry said that the US is "surprised" about China's influence in Australian politics. Berry's statement comes after Australian Labor Senator Sam Dastyari resigned from the opposition frontbench last week after admitting to taking money from an education company linked to China. However, he did not break any law doing so.

Australia, Indonesia To Heal ‘Spy Rift’ With New Military Pact

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 19, 2014 06:16 AM EDT

Australia and Indonesia are set to sign a new pact that will heal a rift that stemmed from a spying issue last year and allow the two countries to restore intelligence and military ties.