China demands cheaper LNG deal
Sinopec is the latest in a wave of Asian buyers that have been looking to renegotiate their long-term LNG contracts to reflect the new pricing environment.
China Ties
Warning on ‘unacceptable’ China risk to Aus
The US President has been warned there is “no time to wait” on a security deal involving Australia given the “grave and imminent threat” of China in the Indo-Pacific.
Shock retirement flip for Socceroo
An English Premier League midfielder has been named in the latest Socceroos squad by the new coach after coming out of international retirement.
Strategic ‘string of pearls’ a jewel in the Indian Ocean
The secretive base has long provided the US and Britain with a foothold in the Indian Ocean – much to the envy of China and India.
Britain cedes sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Critics slam Sir Keir Starmer’s ceding of British territory, Chagos Islands, to Mauritius, claiming it enhances China’s authority in the Indo-Pacific region.
Trump dilemma: US election jitters rattle Taiwan
This democracy of 24 million is worried a Donald Trump victory may upend its long-held assumption that the US military will help defend it against any attack by China.
Sargent buoyed by Sea’s Group 1 potential
With one eye on Group 1 goals later this spring, trainer John Sargent is expecting China Sea to lay down a marker in Saturday’s Listed $200,000 Dulcify Stakes (1600m) at Royal Randwick.
China’s bazooka stimulus boosts hopes of a revival
The Chinese government surprised global markets with a series of significant policy announcements that could boost its economy and offer sharemarket opportunities for investors.
Walz pushes Harris’s ‘joy,’ Vance speaks for ‘rights for all’ in civil debate
Wrapping up the debate, Tim Walz pushed Kamala Harris’s ‘coalition of joy’ while JD Vance spoke of his vision of basic rights for rich and poor Americans in a debate where they refrained from personal attacks.
ASX 200 dips; MinRes, Woodside and Newmont lead gains
Oil, gold stocks jump on Middle East conflict escalation. Jobs to go in Country Road restructure. SiteMinder insider’s $85.4m selldown. Kennett to retire after juice company merger. CEO changes at Collins Foods, KMD. CBA shuffles top deck.
China’s growth plan ‘very good news for us’
The Treasurer welcomed Beijing’s new plan to jump start its sluggish economy while indicating Australia would not be following America’s lead on a new ban on Chinese EVs.
Chalmers treads fine line on China move
Jim Chalmers is in China for major economic talks, but a massive military move by Beijing is weighing heavy on the visit.
Telcos to pay for future outages: inquiry
A Senate inquiry into the November 8 Optus outage has issued seven recommendations addressing the telco’s ‘manifestly inadequate’ response.
Revealed: China’s newest nuclear submarine sinks, thwarting Beijing’s military modernisation
The pierside accident, which Chinese authorities scrambled to cover up, came as Beijing attempts to expand its navy.
Harris puts government intervention at heart of economic policy
Kamala Harris has pledged to use the might of the government to support domestic manufacturing and help the US beat China in the industries of the future.
Enemies of the West create a ‘new world disorder’
There’s nothing on offer from China, Russia or Iran that could at all replace the advantages conferred on us by the old world order. But what if it collapses?
Defence torpor leaves us exposed to the China threat
So how, exactly, does our nation function if all communications have been cut, defence bases destroyed and basic services crippled?
Mutual prosperity key to stabilising Beijing relations
We’ve worked diligently and deliberately to re-engage with China and we are doing so without compromising our values or interests.
China return to business as usual must include caution
A resumption of high-level ministerial contact with China is to be welcomed but the Albanese government must not put the quest for commercial success ahead of bigger national or security interests.
Chalmers issues dire warning over slowing Chinese economy
The Treasurer has warned that further deterioration in China’s slowing economy would wreak havoc on Australia, with a drop of one percentage point in Chinese GDP growth projected to inflict about $6bn in lost domestic output.
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