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Live breaking news: Sydney rail disruption as strike begins; Marles urges Taiwan de-escalation
AWelcome to the 9News.com.au live blog for Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Olivia Newton-John’s family is set to accept the Victorian government’s offer of a state funeral, as tributes to the star continue to flow. Sydney rail commuters are being warned of further disruption today with strike action impacting major lines. And new data has revealed where Australia’s richest people live – and what they do for a living. China's ambassador to Australia has said the country is “ready to use all necessary means” to reunify Taiwan with “the motherland”. And Oliva Newton-John's family will accept a state funeral after the Hollywood legend's death at 73. China's ambassador to Australia has this afternoon laid out what China thinks of its relationship with Australia, and how it would approach handling Taiwan. If you're confused about China's relationship with Taiwan – or even how Australia factors into it at all – you can read our handy explainer here. Xiao is now being asked about the detention of Australian journalist and former TV anchor Cheng Lei. The Chinese-born Australian was working for Chinese state media outlet CGTN prior to her detention in August 2020. “She's been charged of transmitting information relating to national security overseas. “When a case is involving national security, the trial is conducted in a way usually… not open to the public.” Asked if there is any appetite in Beijing to release her, he responds: “I think we all have to respect the laws and regulations of China”. Back to foreign relations, Xiao said China has “no intention” for China to set up a military base in the Solomon Islands. He also said that urging Australia to handle the Taiwan question with caution is not a threat. “But I like to remind, as big and great as Australia is, it is important for the government in this country to stick to the commitment of One China policy.” Nine Network Political Editor Chris Uhlmann now delivers a very direct question to Xiao, which turns into an interesting exchange between the two. Uhlmann asks Xiao why China “occupied and militarised” the South China Sea in contravention of international law. He also asks about human rights, unlawful cyber attacks and why China had recently threatened an Australian Air Force aircraft. Uhlmann responds: “I'm making some observations, you were talking about (negative) reporting. I was wondering why you think people don't see those things as negative policies?” Xiao said China would “continue to stick to the position to protect our sovereignty and territorial integrity” in the South China Sea. “It happened at a particular location. That location is within the territorial space of an island that belongs to China.” “So it's just like you – you're in your house, within your compound, somebody is driving around, carrying a gun and trying to peep into your windows, see what you're doing, with your family and what you're talking about between your family members. “You would feel threatened and feel uncomfortable. So you have to come out and tell those people to keep distance.”
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