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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Dutton’s ‘machismo’ hurting him with middle Australia: Albanese

In an interview with one of the world’s most popular political podcasts, Anthony Albanese predicts the Coalition will not win back teal seats it lost in 2022.

Trump has given Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ election pitch fresh momentum.

Chalmers is determined not to waste Trump crisis. But it will get ugly

The tariff war has given the treasurer’s election pitch new momentum. But for whoever wins government, dealing with the president’s brave new world will be tough.

Xi Jinping expanding global trade relations.

My China trip made one thing clear about the global trade war

The Chinese mean it when they say they won’t cave to Washington’s escalating threats. They have many cards to play.

CSL boss Paul McKenzie’s long-term bet is paying off.

How this $115b ASX giant plans to win from both sides of the trade war

On the front line of the tit-for-tat tariff fight between the US and China, Australian companies are trying to find a way to play both sides.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick: “We can’t be relying on China for fundamental things that we need.”

Lutnick says tariff pause on phones, computers is temporary

The US commerce secretary has already dampened what China had called a “small step” towards easing its trade fight with America.

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Andrew Forrest AO speaks during a Leadership Matters breakfast.

‘They have levers to pull’: Forrest backs Beijing to withstand Trump

Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest doubts China will change course to respond to Donald Trump’s tariff barrage.

China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian.

No, Ambassador Xiao, China is not a champion of free trade

It is not Trump’s tariffs but Chinese economic policies and practices over many decades that are the greater challenge to economic globalisation as we know it.

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington.

Trump mocks world leaders as huge new tariffs take effect

The president’s aggressive levies on America’s largest trading partners were introduced at 2pm AEST, even as he touted potential deals with some allies.

‘The tsunami is coming’: China’s exports are just getting started

A staggering $3.1 trillion in extra industrial lending is fuelling a continued flood of exports that could be spread even wider across the world by the Trump tariffs.

President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at the Trump International Golf Club.

‘China played it wrong. They panicked’: Trump fires back

“This is a great time to get rich, richer than ever before!!!” the president said, before travelling to his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

US President Donald Trump tosses a “Make America Great Again” hat during his tariff announcement in the Rose Garden of the White House on Wednesday.

Trump just gave China a free kick to tilt Asia in its favour

Poor South-East Asian and Pacific nations are among the hardest hit by US tariffs, handing an advantage to Beijing in the race for regional influence.

US tech giants envy TikTok's sharing technology.

Amazon adds eleventh-hour intrigue to TikTok acquisition drama

Even if the tech giant’s bid fails to gain traction inside the White House, its interest could compel other suitors to pay more.

“Some Australian politicians just don’t get it,” says state-run Chinese media.

China embassy rejects ‘spy ship’ claims

The embassy has rejected claims that a Chinese vessel cruising along Australia’s southern coast is a “spy ship”, describing media reports as “smearing”.

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail on Wednesday.

Not a contest of ‘aggro’: PM schools Dutton as Trump’s tariff day looms

Peter Dutton said he’ll fight, and Anthony Albanese said that’s not how diplomacy works. While they traded barbs, Industry Minister Ed Husic made a pre-emptive tariff move.

This image released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense shows China’s Shandong aircraft carrier sailing near Taiwan on Monday.

China holds military exercises around Taiwan in fresh warning

Warships and fighter planes practiced drills, in what Beijing said was a warning to Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te.

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March

The Chinese survey ship, Tan Suo Yi Hao, is sailing in the Southern Ocean.

China envoy urges trade unity as Beijing sends ‘spy ship’

Australia’s economic and security juggling act between the US and China is emerging as an election issue.

Helen Zhi Dent - Partner, China Business Practice, KPMG Australia says Chinese investment has shifted to greenfields.

Australia misses out as China redirects global investment

Chinese firms are ramping up global investments as geopolitical tensions rise, but Australia is largely getting the cold shoulder.

A PLA Chengdu J-20S stealth fighter jet on the tarmac at an air show in China in November.

China ‘presents’ top military, cybersecurity threat to US

Beijing is using “whole of government” efforts including military, economic and influence operations to assert itself, the American intelligence community said.

Maintenance of Collins class submarines will exceed $1 billion.

Ghost soldiers: 5000 ADF personnel disappear

Funding for thousands of troops has been wiped out to offset years of failures to meet recruitment targets, just as pressure rises to boost Australia’s defence capability.

China has been ranked as Australia’s top trade partner for 16 consecutive years.

Amid trade wars, China’s open markets are a win for Australia

China will continue to deepen reforms and promote opening up high-standards trade, creating greater opportunities for co-operation between our two countries.

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