Yesterday
How China is embedding AI everywhere (even in nightclubs)
The country is embracing AI at breakneck speed – driven by state support, local models, and a hunger to scale up fast and beat the United States.
This Month
China’s brutal EV price war is raising quality fears
An extreme discount war on electric vehicles has Beijing worried about a race to the bottom and damage to its international “Made in China” brand.
Australian firms ‘copping flak’ for sticking with China
Australian executives in China say they have chosen the right side in Donald Trump’s tariff war against Beijing.
Beijing lashes Australia over ‘China threat’ meeting with allies
China has condemned Australia and its allies for stoking regional tensions.
Fresh Mongolia turmoil raises stakes for Rio Tinto’s copper bet
The prime minister was forced to resign after losing a parliamentary no-confidence vote, raising questions about the $11 billion mine.
China warns Trump of ‘forceful measures’ over broken trade truce
China vowed to take strong measures to defend its interests after Washington tightened exports of chips, as trade tensions between the superpowers reignite.
Rio Tinto finds its mega-mine stuck between two Mongolian strongmen
From accusations of corruption to warring political factions, the resources giant faces big headwinds building the world’s fifth-biggest copper mine.
China slams Hegseth’s claims of ‘imminent’ Taiwan invasion
Beijing says the US defence secretary’s comments that it is rehearsing for the real deal ‘ignored the calls of regional countries for peace and development’.
May
How an obscure Aussie AI firm is cashing in on Trump’s chip wars
As the US-China computing battle intensifies, Sydney-based Sharon AI sees explosive demand from Asian firms scrambling for Nvidia’s GPUs.
China’s battery giant eyes global domination in Trump era
CATL pulled off the world’s biggest stock listing so far this year. But the global maker of EV batteries has become caught in US-China tensions.
Japan’s tariff-hit car giants in fight of their lives
Donald Trump’s vehicle levies could slash an average 18 per cent off volume sales from Toyota, Nissan and Honda in their most important market.
‘Major shift in our understanding’: Japan resells more Australian gas
Japan is reselling record volumes of Australian liquid natural gas to Asian trading partners, sparking concerns over domestic shortages.
China slams Trump’s new chip ban, reigniting trade tensions
Beijing has criticised Washington’s ban on Huawei semiconductors, deepening the tech war even as a temporary tariff truce was sealed this week.
Xi emerges stronger after US trade deal
The Chinese President has claimed a strategic victory, but simmering discontent at home and a sluggish economy could test his grip on power.
Yang appeals to PM to intensify push to free him from Chinese prison
Jailed Australian writer Yang Hengjun is urging Anthony Albanese to use his re-election to intensify efforts to have him repatriated for urgent medical care.
Wall St went nuts with the trade truce. China markets, not so much
The US and China both claimed victory with their 90-day trade war truce this week, but their respective share markets have diverged.
Xi Jinping congratulates Albanese, urges closer ties
The leader says he is prepared to “advance the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership in a steady fashion”.
Xi strikes a blow for old-school economic nationalism
While both governments hailed the temporary trade agreement as a win, the details point to a diplomatic victory for Beijing, at least in the short term.
US and China agree to slash tariffs
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US would cut existing tariffs to 30 per cent for 90 days while China will lower duties on US goods to 10 per cent.
‘No quick cosmetic fix’ for China at US trade talks
China is looking for substantive progress at the negotiations in Geneva, contradicting Donald Trump’s claims of a “total reset” in trade relations.