MiningMining & EnergyA shareholder vote on board positions at Global Lithium has been delayed by more than two months as the FIRB investigates alleged attempts by Chinese-linked entities to gain control.
National Security LawWorldGordon Ng’s sentencing, alongside leaders of Hong Kong’s former opposition parties, was made after Xi Jinping told Anthony Albanese to take ‘great care’ of relations with Beijing.
newsNewsWireAnthony Albanese says he has “restored trade” with China, but Xi Jinping has dished out an ominous warning.
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Xi meets AlbaneseWorldXi Jinping has urged Anthony Albanese to join him in transforming the China-Australia relationship into a more mature, stable and fruitful partnership projecting ‘stability and certainty’.
Politics NowNationA no confidence motion is gaining momentum which could force Jeremy Rockliff to resign – however the Tasmanian Premier has threatened a snap election should it pass parliament.
historic testWorldThe successful trial of the super-fast high-tech weapon comes days after rival China showcased its latest military aviation powers.
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Trump has made it clear the US wants more capable allies and partners who pay their way: the AUKUS deal delivers on both.
Much of the global tariff fight is set to take place between China and the US, but it has major implications for Australia.
The List: Top 100 Green Energy PlayersRenewable energy & economyTo call Tindo Solar a small player would be an overstatement but the Adelaide firm is Australia’s only locally made solar panel maker and chief Richard Petterson has grand plans.
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High-stakes meetingPoliticsThe leaders will meet at the start of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, just over 12 months after Xi Jinping hosted the PM in Beijing for their second meeting.
Politics NowPoliticsOpposition immigration and citizenship spokesperson Dan Tehan said Labor’s bill to cap foreign student numbers ‘was doing nothing about secondary visas’, as he defended the Coalition’s decision not to support it.
Lily McCaffrey and Noah Yim The rush towards renewables is driving a dangerous new dependency on China – it’s cornered 80 per cent of the global solar market.
EditorialThe move to build greater interoperability between the three militaries in the NT is a logical extension of established ties, driven by concerns about Chinese activity across the region.
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LAST POSTLettersKevin Rudd may have been factual in his comment on Donald Trump, just not very diplomatic.
GLOBAL SUMMITNationAs Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin miss the South American summits, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is meeting with dozens of world leaders to shore up support.
U.S. POLITICSThe Wall Street JournalTwo leaders’ final sit-down, at summit in Peru, is marked by uncertainty over Trump tariff threats.
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DEFENCEDefenceUp to 600 Japanese amphibious force personnel will join annual US Marines Corps deployments to the Top End from next year, turbocharging training with Australian Defence Force personnel.
POLITICS NOWPoliticsThe three countries are building ‘advanced capabilities’ and discussing opportunities under the technology-sharing AUKUS Pillar 2, as regional security becomes a key focus.
APECPoliticsAnthony Albanese responds to glowing endorsement from a prominent Beijing mouthpiece as Chinese President Xi Jinping skips the first gathering of APEC leaders in Peru.
APEC overshadowedWorldThe US president spoke of ‘significant political change’ as Chinese leader Xi Jinping separately cautioned about ‘protectionism’ ahead of the pair’s final official encounter.
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