March 2019
How young Chinese women are taking on Xi Jinping
When people think of China, the phrases ‘economic powerhouse’ and ‘rising middle class’ are top of mind thematics. But a key trend that can’t be ignored, says author Leta Hong Fincher, is the growing feminist awakening in China.
February 2019
Alibaba's Aussie cloud push struggles against extra China tech scrutiny
Chinese internet giant Alibaba is charting an uncertain path in the cloud computing market in Australia, seeking growth amid heightened scrutiny on Chinese technology firms.
September 2018
Chinese exports grow faster than forecast despite US tensions
China's exports and imports grew faster than expected in yuan terms last month, showing both domestic and international demand continue to rise despite worsening relations with the US.
February 2018
Europe signals alarm at assertive China's Belt and Road initiative
European leaders have singled out a new assertiveness by China – and particularly its Belt and Road Initiative - as a key driver of a push to develop a joint foreign policy which could see Europe contest China's infrastructure drive into central Asia.
March 2017
China and Australia to deal on beef, energy and security
Australia and China will agree on beef exports, energy and security during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit.
December 2016
BMY Group seeks Asian investors for $50m fund to back Aussie tech start-ups
Melbourne-based BMY Group is raising $50m for its first venture capital fund, which will target start-ups with sights on China.
November 2016
Middle class rising and technologically literate
Investors have been pondering exactly when China would shift to an economy more driven by domestic consumption.
Visitor numbers surging but offering has to be right
There has been a rise of nearly a million Chinese visitors a year since 2009.
Sometimes no cash allowed in the new payments world
Technology has revolutionised China's payment systems.
Economy once again showing its strength
Growth in many parts of the Chinese economy seems to be picking up.
Patience required when dealing with China's evolving regime
Despite China's lucrative consumer market, Australian executives may be reticent about setting up outposts in the Middle Kingdom.
China could survive trade war
A number of influential US business groups, including the US Chamber of Commerce, are suggesting cooler heads will prevail.