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From China trade wars and tensions with Australia and the United States, to conflict in the South China Sea, get all your news updates.

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This photo taken on August 13, 2015 shows investors monitoring screens showing stock market movements at a brokerage house in Shanghai. Shanghai stocks were down 0.40 percent, or 15.01 points to 3,779.10, by the break on August 20, 2015, narrowing morning losses on expectations of more government support measures for equities following volatile trading the previous day, dealers said. AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE

Stock market braces for chaos

THE stock market is bracing for heavy falls today after Wall Street had its worst day in 18 months, driven lower by another slump in Chinese shares.

Australian Economy

Visiting Kyneton, where she once lived Lisa Chester,s is the new Labour MP for Bendigo.

‘You’re not in university anymore’

A LABOR backbencher has gone from nobody to major villain in less than 10 minutes after questioning our deal with China.

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Investors monitor screens showing stock market movements at a brokerage house in Shanghai on August 18, 2015. AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE

China stocks plummet again

SHANGHAI shares dropped 3.12 per cent by the break on Wednesday, extending their largest daily loss in more than three weeks.

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. U.S. stocks are lower in early trading after China's main index had its biggest fall since late July. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Australian market set to open higher

THE Australian market looks set to open higher, despite falls on Wall Street following a mixed batch of earnings from retailers.

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Australian dollar coins on a dark reflective background. Picture: iStock

Australian dollar is slightly lower

THE Australian dollar is slightly lower, while putting in an improved performance after last week’s losses on the back of China’s currency devaluations.

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Chinese policewomen wave a Chinese national flag to celebrate as Beijing is announced as the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics at the ski resort region of Chongli where the Nordic skiing, ski jumping, and other outdoor Olympic events will be held in northern China's Hebei province Friday, July 31, 2015. Beijing was selected Friday to host the 2022 Winter Olympics, becoming the first city awarded both the winter and summer games. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

‘The most damaging defectors in history’

TO NEIGHBOURS and friends, Jane and Jason Wang were just like any other successful couple. Then, three months ago, they vanished.

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FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015 file photo, a bank clerk counts Chinese currency notes at a bank outlet in Huaibei in central China's Anhui province. China’s unexpected move this week to lower the value of its tightly-leashed currency, the yuan, sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The impact on consumers around the world and China’s neighbors will take longer to play out but possible winners and losers are already emerging. (Chinatopix via AP, File) CHINA OUT

Down, down for the Aussie dollar

CHINA’S large devaluations appear to be over, but the yuan is expected to gradually depreciate, which will put downward pressure on the Aussie dollar.

Space

War in space: ‘We must prepare’

A NEW world war may be brewing between the Earth’s three leading superpowers, but this one won’t be fought on the ground.

Markets

Australian dollar flat on China

THE Australian dollar is flat, pulled in opposite directions by easing worries about China’s currency devaluations, and falling commodity prices.

Inventions

A general view of the latest home made MALE Unmanned Aircraft Systems on display during a press conference of the 2015 Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition at the World Trade Center in Taipei on August 12, 2015. Taiwan will unveil the prototype of its largest military drone to the public at a Taipei convention , a chance for the island to flex its muscles in the face of China's growing military might. AFP PHOTO / Sam Yeh

This military drone is a game changer

TAIWAN unveiled the prototype of its largest ever military drone as it seeks to boost its defence forces in the face of a perceived threat from China.

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Australian one dollar coins over black background.

Australian dollar has rebounded

THE Australian dollar has rebounded from its losses and is little changed after China moved the yuan’s value down for a third day in a row.

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SHANGHAI, CHINA .. for Sarah Nicholson story .. The distinctive Oriental Pearl Tower dominates the Shanghai skyline. Picture: iStock

It’s time to worry about China

CHINA has just achieved something remarkable, but there are signs the golden run is about to end. Australia will feel the consequences.

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A teller counts yuan banknotes in a bank in Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu province on August 11, 2015. China's central bank on August 11 devalued its yuan currency by nearly two percent against the US dollar, as authorities seek to push market reforms and bolster the world's second-largest economy. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO

Finance news you need to know

THE positive side of China’s currency devaluation has begun to shine through, with the Australian dollar slightly higher as a result.

World Economy

China see slump in Aussie dollar

THE Aussie dollar has sunk to a new six-year low after Chinese authorities devalued its currency. We explain exactly what China did, and why.

Markets

Trader Anthony Riccio works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday, led by declines in energy and materials stocks as commodities prices dropped. Prices for oil and copper fell sharply after China's government lowered the value of its currency, suggesting weakness in the world's second-largest economy. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Australian share market opens flat

THE Australian sharemarket has opened flat, shrugging off recent falls on global share markets on the back of China’s surprise devaluation of its currency.

Markets

Australian dollar hit by yuan shock

THE Australian dollar has lost more than one US cent after China made the surprise decision to devalue its currency by almost two per cent.

Inventions

China’s chilling military training ground

THIS is a 100-metre Eiffel Tower built by the Chinese military in the middle of a desert filled with other mock-ups. Is this a sign of the targets in their crosshairs?

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This photo provided by courtesy of HBO shows, Kit Harington, in a scene from

Netflix rival’s bold Asian move

IT’S the streaming service that’s failed to post a profit in its 12-year history. Now, the Aussie rival to Netflix, Stan and Presto is looking overseas.

Economy

Walter Martin prepares a coffee in his coffee shop in the colonial district of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015. With tens of thousand migrating out of the island and the with the economy tanking, Puerto Ricans are bracing for a new services tax set to take effect Oct. 1. Some economists warn that measures like new taxes could further depress the economy, a concern shared by small business owners. (AP Photo/Ricardo Arduengo)

The world’s other financial disaster

WHILE attention focuses on Greece’s turmoil and China’s share market collapse, spare a thought for this place going through financial ruin.

Inventions

China unveils assault ship plans

MORE details of China’s enormous new amphibious assault ship have been revealed as Asia’s arms race continues to escalate.

Economy

Liberal Senator Cory Bernardi and Labor Senator Penny Wong debate Same Sex Marriage at the Press Club in Canberra.

PM told to ‘drop the race card’

PENNY Wong has told the prime minister to stop playing the race card when it comes to defending the free-trade agreement with China.

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Dollar bounces on Chinese calm

THE Australian dollar has risen, shrugging off turbulence in China’s stock markets.

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Gordon Charlop, right, works with fellow traders at the post that handles Ford, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Ford Motor Co. (F) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $1.89 billion. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Australian market set to open higher

THE Australian market looks set to open higher after Wall Street snapped a five-day losing streak and European stocks were boosted.

Economy

TV ads scaring pants off Aussies

NEW TV ads are frightening the hell out of Australians, suggesting an invading force of Chinese workers is on its way. But how true is it?

Markets

In this photo provided by China's Xinhua News Agency, a man walks past stock market quotation on display at a business lobby of a security company in Huaibei, east China's Anhui Province, Monday, July 27, 2015. The Shanghai share index dived more than 8 percent Monday as Chinese stocks suffered a renewed sell-off despite government efforts to calm the market. (Xie Zhengyi/Xinhua News Agency via AP) NO SALES

Chinese roller-coaster kicks off again

UPDATE: Australian shares are lower across all sectors as Chinese stock markets continue to tumble following Monday’s massive sell-off.

Technology

Couple’s secret iPhone factory exposed

A COUPLE’S secret iPhone factory has been busted for producing counterfeit Apple products worth more than $26 million for export.

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 21: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 21, 2015 in New York City. The Dow fell over 170 points partly on news that earnings at IBM and United Technologies plunged about 5.9 percent and 7 percent, respectively. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Australian market set to open lower

THE Australian market looks set to open lower after falls on US and European markets.

Economy

‘I suggest we take a cold shower’

KEVIN Rudd has hosed down fears of a regional conflict between the US and China kicking off in the South China Sea.

Asia

A protester wears a mask during a rally at the Chinese Consulate at the financial district of Makati city, east of Manila, Philippines Tuesday, July 7, 2015 to coincide with the oral arguments scheduled Tuesday before the Arbitral Tribunal in the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague in the Netherlands on the complaint filed by the Philippines against China's claims of the disputed islands in the South China Sea. The disputed islands known as the Spratlys Group of islands is claimed by China, Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

China sparks dangerous ‘game of chess’

A HIGH-STAKES chess match is playing out in the hotly contested South China Sea, with rival nations taking increasingly tricky steps to exert their power.

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Savour Tasmania. Wrest Point Casino Executive Chef, Andre Kropp is heading to China as part of a Savour Tasmania delegation to increase demand for Tasmania's produce.

Finest on menu for China dinner

AN EVENT that showcases the best of Tasmania’s produce and beverages will be held in China.

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