Artists targeted in Xi’s new crackdown
The arrest of sculptor Gao Zhen proves that China, never liberal but once having become more tolerant, is changing yet again.
China Ties
China launches military drills around Taiwan
Beijing encircled Taiwan with war ships and planes on Monday in an escalation described as ‘irrational and provocative’.
Miners lead as ASX rises; Web Travel sinks 36pc on weak update
ASX 200 ends up 0.5 per cent amid gains in the US and China. TPG sells fibre, EGW assets to Vocus in blockbuster deal. Web Travel dives on update. New bosses at Lendlease, Pacific Smiles. BCA puts councils performing poorly on housing on chopping block.
Beijing increases debt to fight economic woes
China says it will lift government debt to revive its economy but economists and investors were provided with little detail on the extent of the stimulus package.
China-born ex-chief judge in walkover as Macau’s next leader
Almost the entire election committee stacked with Beijing loyalists – 394 of 398 – voted for former top judge Sam Hou Fai.
Nation cannot afford to be naive in face of axis of evil
The implications of the tightening axis between China, Russia and Iran are an excellent reason for Australia and other nations to increase sanctions against Iran, targeting financial, military and terror networks.
Labor ‘is naive on threat of evil axis’
One of the country’s leading defence analysts says the Albanese government has gravely underestimated the threat posed by the growing alliance of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
What’s the deal? China ‘will want trade-off on lobsters’
Canberra and Beijing are likely to engage in a ‘quid pro quo dance’ in coming weeks following Beijing’s announcement that it will lift its ban on Australian lobsters, experts say.
‘Priviliged’: Socceroos rookie’s dream debut
A surprise selection in the Socceroos squad showed why he was picked in Australia’s 3-1 win over China.
Popovic delivers brutal home truths as real test awaits
The Socceroos kicked off the Tony Popovic era with a win – but the new coach gave his team a brutal assessment of their victory, as they warm up for the first real test against Japan.
ASX 200 flat; energy stocks strongest
Appen in $50m cap raise. US inflation stickier than expected, jobless claims jump. Oil, gold prices push higher. Richard White keeps selling down WiseTech stock amid court stoush. Macquarie downgrades Woodside.
‘Biding time’: Expert’s grim China warning
While both the United States and China spar for dominance in the Asia region, a defence expert says the battle is largely in China’s court.
Yes, we need social media reform. Let’s start by purging algorithms
People who spend hours of their day idly scrolling on apps and absorbing whatever content and ideology are spewed at them need to get a grip and stop being so trusting of algorithms.
China has no right to represent us, says Taiwan
Ahead of the speech, Taiwan reported a build-up of Chinese military planes, prompting the US to urge Beijing not to overreact.
Aussie lobster back on China menu
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has agreed in a meeting with Anthony Albanese to end the ban on the $800m live lobster trade by the end of the year.
Five scenarios that could drive the markets
UBS is expecting solid gains in US stocks, albeit with a range of possibilities depending on how a handful of major events play out.
Major break for Aussie lobster exporters
Anthony Albanese has announced the last of the major trade issues with China had been resolved while in Laos for a regional economic summit.
Lobster agreement part of effort to ‘stabilise relationship’ with China: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the easing of restrictions on lobster exports was part of his government’s effort to ‘stabilise the relationship’ with China, while dodging questions on leaders coming to a consensus over Israel at the ASEAN summit.
ASX 200 trims gains; Arcadium top gainer
China launches $US70.60bn swap facility to boost stocks. Lithium stocks on a tear, led by Rio target Arcadium. Restaurant chain GYG dips despite strong quarter. Netwealth jumps on record quarter.
Why US alliance must unite against China’s trade coercion
China uses coercion, mercantilism and debt-trap diplomacy to crush competition and control countries. It’s time a new coalition pushes back.
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