Only a few years ago, there was a fortune to be made selling Australian apartments to aspirational buyers in China. Not any more. A property ‘landslide’ is underway here as they desperately try to pull their money out.
The families of the two Australians have called for the search for their bodies to be halted as seismologists warn about a swarm of intensifying aftershocks on Taiwan’s east coast.
The Chinese government has dismissed Canberra’s criticism of China’s behaviour in the region as Australia’s chief of navy prepares to visit the PLA Navy’s northern HQ.
A group of federal MPs has sent a message to China as part of a bipartisan effort to help Taipei retain its limited diplomatic space.
Refugees have been identified among unauthorised maritime arrivals to Australia for the first time since the Albanese government came to power, prompting concerns that a resettlement deal with New Zealand will not be sufficient.
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan’s Fukushima region. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries
Wednesday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake was an uncomfortable reminder that this beautiful island has more to worry about than just the People’s Liberation Army.
The 7.4 magnitude quake killed at least nine people, injured more than 800, and has trapped another 56 inside tunnels and under collapsed buildings, as rescue operations continue.
Beijing has stamped Australia a priority location for Chinese businesses while calling for the Albanese government to be more ‘rational’ about Chinese investment.
Australia’s Anti-Dumping Commission has accused Chinese steelmakers of dumping rail wheels, defying protests from China and mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto as the agency asserts its independence.
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