Stephen McDonell
@stephenmcdonell.bsky.social
BBC China Correspondent based in Beijing. Previously ABC Australia China Correspondent.
More footage emerging with pressure on the NSW government to explain police bashing protestors in #Sydney opposed to the visit of #Israel's President Isaac Herzog.
#Australia
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
#Australia
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
New video shows full minute before protester punched by police
A new video filmed by a bystander and shared with ABC NEWS Verify shows the full minute before two police officers began punching a protester, shedding light on the beginning of the altercation.
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2026 at 10:17 AM
More footage emerging with pressure on the NSW government to explain police bashing protestors in #Sydney opposed to the visit of #Israel's President Isaac Herzog.
#Australia
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
#Australia
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...
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Look at this!
February 11, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Look at this!
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1 week left 'til 火马年!
It's gonna be lit! 🔥🐎
It's gonna be lit! 🔥🐎
February 11, 2026 at 8:46 AM
1 week left 'til 火马年!
It's gonna be lit! 🔥🐎
It's gonna be lit! 🔥🐎
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Japan Election Shows Beijing’s Pressure Tactics Can Backfire. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was helped, not hindered, by Chinese reprisals over remarks she made about Taiwan www.wsj.com/world/asia/j...
Japan Election Shows Beijing’s Pressure Tactics Can Backfire
China has sought to punish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for remarks she made about Taiwan, but that strategy has largely backfired.
www.wsj.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Japan Election Shows Beijing’s Pressure Tactics Can Backfire. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was helped, not hindered, by Chinese reprisals over remarks she made about Taiwan www.wsj.com/world/asia/j...
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Arthur H Smith, American Christian missionary in northern China dons Chinese garb and a fake queue to preach to a “heathen” crowd!! C.1908
February 10, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Arthur H Smith, American Christian missionary in northern China dons Chinese garb and a fake queue to preach to a “heathen” crowd!! C.1908
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The United States on Tuesday barred Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the U.S., accusing him of corruption linked to China, as Washington pushes back on Beijing's effort to boost its influence in the Pacific.
U.S. Bars Palau Senate President, Former Marshall Islands Mayor Over China-Linked Corruption
By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom The United States on Tuesday barred Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the U.S., accusing him of corruption linked to China, as ...
chinaglobalsouth.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:34 AM
The United States on Tuesday barred Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the U.S., accusing him of corruption linked to China, as Washington pushes back on Beijing's effort to boost its influence in the Pacific.
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Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years. It's frontpage news on China Daily, and the Weibo hashtag is there (#黎智英被判20年#), but Weibo apologizes: "the topic's contents cannot be displayed."
February 10, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years. It's frontpage news on China Daily, and the Weibo hashtag is there (#黎智英被判20年#), but Weibo apologizes: "the topic's contents cannot be displayed."
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This video of police in #Sydney laying into a protestor - opposing the visit of the President of #Israel - is getting a lot of attention, as he has his hands up before being assaulted multiple times by New South Wales police. #Australia
Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
February 10, 2026 at 8:51 AM
This video of police in #Sydney laying into a protestor - opposing the visit of the President of #Israel - is getting a lot of attention, as he has his hands up before being assaulted multiple times by New South Wales police. #Australia
This video of police in #Sydney laying into a protestor - opposing the visit of the President of #Israel - is getting a lot of attention, as he has his hands up before being assaulted multiple times by New South Wales police. #Australia
Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
February 10, 2026 at 8:51 AM
This video of police in #Sydney laying into a protestor - opposing the visit of the President of #Israel - is getting a lot of attention, as he has his hands up before being assaulted multiple times by New South Wales police. #Australia
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Disappointed to learn Bad Bunny wore Zara, effectively promoting the brand to millions. Although Zara has made admirable strides to address labor conditions, fast fashion can never be ethical because it depends on rapid production and cheap prices, which results in worker exploitation.
February 9, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Disappointed to learn Bad Bunny wore Zara, effectively promoting the brand to millions. Although Zara has made admirable strides to address labor conditions, fast fashion can never be ethical because it depends on rapid production and cheap prices, which results in worker exploitation.
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Actual journalist reports from front line of protest against Israel president Herzog in Sydney: how a peaceful protest was disrupted and violently attacked in concerted police action michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
February 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Actual journalist reports from front line of protest against Israel president Herzog in Sydney: how a peaceful protest was disrupted and violently attacked in concerted police action michaelwest.com.au/this-was-pla...
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Assistant police commissioner Peter McKenna: "It was really quite precarious at times for our officers who were significantly outnumbered by the protesters and the people who wanted to act in a violent and offensive manner."
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
February 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Assistant police commissioner Peter McKenna: "It was really quite precarious at times for our officers who were significantly outnumbered by the protesters and the people who wanted to act in a violent and offensive manner."
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
#auspol #nswpol #PoliceViolence #HerzogNotWelcome
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February 9, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Another quiet evening in traffic in Beijing I see!
February 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Another quiet evening in traffic in Beijing I see!
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Very sad to share the news of this legend of Australian political cartooning, and art. Dear Jon Kudelka has died, and we will be the poorer and more dull for his passing.
Sending love and condolences to his family.
What a legacy of scorching wit and joyful capturing of life he leaves.
Sending love and condolences to his family.
What a legacy of scorching wit and joyful capturing of life he leaves.
Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
Award-winning Tasmanian artist’s work was published by The Australian, The Saturday Paper and The Hobart Mercury
Jon Kudelka, the Australian political cartoonist, has died at the age of 53.
His wife Margaret Kudelka announced the news in a statement on Tuesday: “We are sad to tell you that our beloved, brilliant Jon Kudelka died peacefully in South Hobart on Sunday afternoon, surrounded by his family and friends.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Very sad to share the news of this legend of Australian political cartooning, and art. Dear Jon Kudelka has died, and we will be the poorer and more dull for his passing.
Sending love and condolences to his family.
What a legacy of scorching wit and joyful capturing of life he leaves.
Sending love and condolences to his family.
What a legacy of scorching wit and joyful capturing of life he leaves.
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British warships at Weihaiwei (Weihai) harbour, photographed from Liugong Island on the northeastern edge of Shandong Peninsula at the mouth of Weihai Bay. C.1908. Photographed by the Ah Fong Studio of Weihai.
February 8, 2026 at 9:08 AM
British warships at Weihaiwei (Weihai) harbour, photographed from Liugong Island on the northeastern edge of Shandong Peninsula at the mouth of Weihai Bay. C.1908. Photographed by the Ah Fong Studio of Weihai.
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Passing on language cards to a younger generation and finding explanations are needed!!!
February 8, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Passing on language cards to a younger generation and finding explanations are needed!!!
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Fun time of the year though. Twas the best time
February 8, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Fun time of the year though. Twas the best time
February 8, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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February 6, 2026 at 9:46 AM
February 6, 2026 at 9:46 AM