The Albanese government is bracing for a more unstable Indo-Pacific under president-elect Donald Trump, amid fears his demand for an end to the Ukraine war could embolden Xi Jinping’s ambitions to take Taiwan.
Prominent Australian business leaders have warned that Donald Trump’s second US presidency risks sparking a fierce trade war with China, stoking inflationary pressures around the world.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Donald Trump to work with him to create a “stable, healthy and sustainable” relationship between the world’s two superpowers.
Beneath a deluge of tributes there is also anxiety over Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on imports into the US, demand for greater burden-sharing by regional allies, and unpredictable approach to China.
China will execute a spy it has accused of giving away sensitive information on a flash drive, according to a rare announcement.
Germany has entered a major political crisis with the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition, likely paving the way for early elections next year.
Australian kitchen appliances maker Breville says it will build up its inventory in the US as a bulwark in case a trade war breaks out and will wind back production in China.
Beijing is preparing for a tariff assault that businesses say will be terrible for China’s economy, while Donald Trump’s Chinese ‘liberal’ supporters are elated.
The central bank says if incoming US President Donald Trump were to impose his promised tariff on China, there could be big consequences for Australia.
Chinese President Xi Jinping wants to ‘get along’ and establish a ‘stable, healthy’ relationship between Beijing and Washington in a message to US President-elect Donald Trump.
The mining magnate has stressed China’s ‘horsepower’ means trade will be healthy despite US election results, while outlining Fortescue’s future green energy plans.
Australia could face “consequences” if Donald Trump gets back into the White House, the Treasury chief says.
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Trade Minister Don Farrell says China’s Commerce Minister has said he will take a ‘personal interest’ in ensuring the removal of Beijing’s remaining bans on Australian trade.
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