The West has ‘tolerated’ China’s authoritarianism for too long...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward May 24, 2020 The West has 'tolerated' China's authoritarianism for too long America's most senior diplomat says the COVID-19 outbreak has revealed China's authoritarian nature, including its desire to exert hegemonic influence over countries via projects like the Belt and Road Initiative. 'Alarmist' COVID-19 reporting lead to a panicked response Sky News host Rita Panahi says the "hysterical" reporting of COVID-19 has been "designed not to inform but to scare the bejesus off of the audience". Hong Kong stock exchange at risk due to China security crackdown Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index is under threat due to China's intention to pass a new national security legislation that could threaten the city's traditional freedoms, according to Tribeca's Jun Bei Liu. Pomepo warns of 'disconnect' over Victoria's Belt and Road deal US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has issued a stern warning over Victoria's Belt and Road deal with China, telling Sky News the US will "simply disconnect" from Australia if it affects America's telecommunications. Security crackdown for Sydney peak hour commute Sydney's train stations and public transport hubs will be guarded with an army of security guards making sure commuters follow social distancing guidelines. Victorians granted more freedom as restrictions ease Beauty and personal care services, entertainment venues and swimming pools will be allowed to reopen from June 1 under a significant easing of restrictions announced by Premier Daniel Andrews. Berejiklian pushed on pubs by Perrottet New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian was pushed to the decision to reopen pubs and restaurants for 50 people by a group of senior ministers led by Treasurer Dominic Perrottet. Gas push revives hopes for Narrabri plant There are hopes a proposed coal seam gas plant at Narrabri in New South Wales could be approved after a COVID commission report identified cheap gas and manufacturing as the economic way out of the coronavirus crisis. Manhunt underway for prison escapee A manhunt is underway for an inmate who escaped a minimum-security jail at Glen Innes, New South Wales. Andrews 'refusing to answer' security questions over China investment deal Victorian Shadow Attorney-General Edward O'Donohue said the public has a right to know about the security details surrounding China's Belt and Road Initiative. Berejiklian pushed on pubs by Perrottet New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian was pushed to the decision to reopen pubs and restaurants for 50 people by a group of senior ministers led by Treasurer Dominic Perrottet. Treasurer declares 'no scapegoats' in JobKeeper bungle Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has declared there will be no scapegoats in the JobKeeper bungle despite being embarrassed advice from Treasury officials was out by $60 billion, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says. Millions set free as US reopens for Memorial Day Millions across the US are spending Memorial Day weekend outdoors as all 50 states partially reopen for the unofficial start of summer. Hong Kong stock exchange at risk due to China security crackdown Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index is under threat due to China's intention to pass a new national security legislation that could threaten the city's traditional freedoms, according to Tribeca's Jun Bei Liu. Qld Dinosaur park and dark sky sanctuary prepares to open A Queensland dinosaur park and dark sky sanctuary, set in the middle of the Queensland outback, is preparing to open. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe