China accused Australia of distorting facts and using inflammatory rhetoric following a mid-air encounter between the nations’ military aircraft and urged Canberra to avoid undermining bilateral ties.

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House.

China has accused Australia of a military cover-up in the South China Sea, just hours after delivering a chilling warning following America’s endorsement of the AUKUS pact.

BEIJING: China has issued a "stern protest" to Australia after a mid-air incident over the weekend involving military planes from the two countries, a spokesman for Beijing's defence ministry said on Wednesday (Oct 22).

China and Australia are trading accusations after a recent incident involving military aircraft over the South China Sea. Australia claims a Chinese jet dropped flares dangerously close to an Australian surveillance plane near the Paracel Islands,

Australia has raised concerns with Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares near one of its maritime patrol planes, the defence department said on Monday, labelling the incident "unsafe and unprofessional".

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a major defense treaty, which Beijing claims unfairly targets China.

The United States beat China twice in fourball matches Thursday on the first day of the LPGA's International Crown tournament while world No. 1-ranked Jeeno Thitikul remained perfect at the team event.

The deal to develop critical mineral supply chains between the United States and Australia is not quite the game-changer needed to end Western reliance on China, but it is an important first step.

United States Antimony Corporation Chairman and CEO Gary Evans joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss President Donald Trump’s $8.5B critical minerals deal with Australia and the company’s new U.S. military supply contract.