Signs of optimism in Asia
The stars are aligning in Australia’s key export markets of China, Japan and South Korea.
The stars are aligning in Australia’s key export markets of China, Japan and South Korea.
North and South Korea’s first official talks in two years have eased global fears of nuclear conflict.
Some call it ‘sunshine diplomacy’ but most observers suspect Pyongyang’s reasons for agreeing to talks with Seoul.
When negotiators from North and South Korea meet today, no one expects dramatic breakthroughs.
Managing financial risk has moved to the top of the priorities for the Chinese government’s economic policy.
China’s blitz against pollution means the demand for Australian gas will keep rising for a long time to come.
Chinese air patrols around Taiwan have sparked fears that Beijing is stepping up preparations for war against the island.
Australia’s bonds with Beijing are too important to fail the stress test.
A BHP vice-president has discussed plans for the $10 million steel plant program with Beijing.
It is not just Australia that is worried about the level of Chinese interference in its domestic affairs.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/rowan-callick/page/23