Treasurer ducking rockets, talking economy
Hours before Jim Chalmers touched down, China blasted an intercontinental ballistic missile over the Pacific Ocean for the first time in 44 years. Don’t we live in interesting times.
China Ties
Bowen won’t copy US ban on Chinese EVs
The Climate Change Minister rejected the ban, as Beijing’s top diplomat in Canberra declared the country’s EVs would help Australia deliver its promised carbon emissions cuts.
Morrison pushes for stronger Quad to counter aggressive China
Scott Morrison has warned the Quad must be strengthened to counter Chinese aggression and coercion, in a Tokyo speech defending his government’s brawl with Beijing.
Detail in China visit Australia can’t ignore
A major move from China is overshadowing federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ visit to Australia’s biggest trade partner.
Growth on the agenda as Chalmers begins China talks
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has arrived in Beijing to meet with National Development and Reform Commission chair Zheng Shanjie, who oversees China’s five-year economic plans and the country’s foreign investment regime.
China-linked hackers breach US internet providers
The hacking campaign is a sign of the stealthy success Beijing’s massive digital army of cyberspies has had breaking into valuable computer networks in the US and around the globe.
Chalmers arrives in Beijing seeking clarity on China economic “weakness”
The Treasurer has landed in Beijing where he will seek clarity on what the troubles in China’s economy mean for Australia and his next federal budget.
Chinese missile launched in Pacific
Beijing has stepped up its nuclear development, with the Pentagon last October warning that China was developing its arsenal more quickly than the US had anticipated.
‘Lot at stake’: Jim’s mission to China
The Treasurer will be travelling to China for two days following concerns China’s slumping economy could have a dire effect on Australia.
‘Dumb’: Dick Smith’s brutal snipe at Australia
Businessman Dick Smith labelled Australia as “dumb” for not following China’s lead as it ramps up its nuclear infrastructure.
Key pair closing in on Socceroos recall
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is likely to have more selection options for next month’s games against China and Japan.
Hidden detail hurting winemakers recovering from Chinese burn
Figures suggest the Chinese wine market is back with a bang for Australian exporters, but local winemakers say it’s a very different story on the ground.
Philippine ship quits disputed reef
The Philippines coast guard vessel that had spent months anchored at a disputed reef in the South China Sea has left the area.
Beijing ‘is repressing Chinese in Australia’: Taiwan
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister said Beijing’s aggressive behaviour extended to attempting to control the behaviour and public attitude of Australia’s Chinese population.
China launches flight to major Aussie city
A Chinese airline company has just announced new direct flights connecting mainland China with a major Aussie city.
Beijing raises retirement age amid fears pensions will run out
A shrinking population combined with growing life expectancy has forced the authorities to introduce measures from next year.
US military build-up in Australia hailed as major win for security
Australia is being transformed into a pivotal American military base – the likes of which we have not seen since World War II.
Fractured world now shuns costly mirage of net zero
The reality is most of the world will continue to focus on becoming richer, often with fossil fuels. Russia will ignore climate change altogether. And China will make money from selling the West solar panels and EVs while only modestly curbing its own emissions.
Deep Cup run could help Socceroos ambitions
At least one Melbourne Victory player has extra reason for wanting his team to progress to the Australia Cup final.
Final report clears WADA in Chinese drugs case, USADA respond
A final report has confirmed that the World Anti-Doping Agency showed no ‘favouritism’ to 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned drug but were not sanctioned, but US Anti Doping Agency chief says questions remain.
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