‘Tesla’s history, but we love Musk’: Shanghai fan club
Tesla sales in China plummeted 49 per cent in February. But even as the billionaire’s electric cars lose ground, he remains popular.
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Warship shows why US Navy is falling behind China
A blizzard of design changes by the military have put production of USS Constellation years behind schedule and millions over budget. Labour shortages, old equipment and rising steel costs aren’t helping the industry.
Donald Trump announces multi-billion dollar jet fighter program
Donald Trump says Boeing has been selected to build what may turn out to be the most expensive fighter in history
Musk won’t get briefing on Pentagon’s China war plans: Trump
The US president says his billionaire adviser visited the Department of Defence in his capacity with DOGE, and not for China.
Rocket up our security without budget craters
How best to position Australia’s national defence effort to respond to China as a potential adversary and – in a different way – the US, presumably still as an ally.
MP’s budget invite to China-linked mate
MP Sam Lim’s allocation of four tickets for the budget speech have gone to businessman Fuxin Li, previously named as having a long history of ties to China’s United Front.
Hamilton takes sprint pole position in record time at China GP
Lewis Hamilton has claimed his first sprint race pole since 2021 after scorching the Shanghai track in record pace, with Australian star Oscar Piastri third fastest.
Musk to receive top-secret briefing on US war plans for China
Elon Musk is to receive a briefing on the US military’s top-secret war plans for China, according to two US officials.
Scoreline ‘flattered’ Socceroos
It’s hard not to be happy after a 5-1 victory, but the Socceroos know they need a better performance to win in China on Tuesday night.
Fresh warning as China sparks arms race
A massive arms race is sweeping the Asia-Pacific region as countries like Australia grow alarmed over the China threat.
Beijing keeps calm as Trump’s America descends into ‘Cultural Revolution’
The chaos in Washington has transfixed China, as commentators compare Trump with Mao, Musk with Madame Mao and the DOGE employees with the Red Guards as they purge government bodies. Strategists in Beijing see historic opportunities.
Dutton uses anti-gay term to describe Albo
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been criticised for using an ‘extremely offensive’ term while attacking the Prime Minister’s response to China.
‘Respect our law’: Four Canadians executed in China
Canada condemns the execution of dual citizens in China on drug-related charges in a rare case of the country carrying out the death penalty against Westerners.
Star transfers raised red flags at Chinese central bank
Chinese customers at Star Entertainment withdrew up to $20m using the China Union Pay network, raising a series of red flags for the country’s financial authorities.
Donald Trump: Made in China
There is a hidden drama in China. In a few years, we may look back and see it was the main cause of the amazing events taking place in the US.
F1 boss drops Verstappen switch bombshell
The F1 off-contract silly circus could go into overdrive with a rival boss predicting four-time world champion Max Verstappen will quit Red Bull.
The US is in retreat as China rises: it’s time for ANZAC 2025
With Donald Trump’s new isolationism and China’s assertiveness in our backyard, we in Australia and New Zealand are on our own and must deepen our military integration.
ASX 200’s best day in six weeks
AUD down on 53,000 fewer jobs in Feb. Judo dives as Bain, GIC offload stake. Rinehart-backed Arafura’s best day in almost a year. Red flag raised after $20m withdrawal by Star patrons. Nanosonics is top mid-cap gainer after US FDA tick.
‘No offence intended’: Dutton regrets calling Albanese ‘limp-wristed’
The Opposition Leader has accepted the phrase ‘shouldn’t have been used’ while criticising the Prime Minister’s handling of China, as he faced Labor and teal attacks suggesting the term was homophobic.
War-torn Congo has a deal for Trump: kick out rebels, get minerals
The leader of a war-torn African nation has put a secret deal on the table for President Trump: Help his country defeat a powerful rebel force in exchange for access to a trove of minerals needed by US hi-tech firms.
Europeans need to sort out a few beefs over free trade
Diversification is vital to Australia’s future as a trading nation, which experience during China’s imposition of unfair trade barriers showed.
Shock F1 ruling could rock Piastri title hopes
In a shock move that could seriously impact Oscar Piastri’s quest for a world title, F1 teams have been given just five days to make a significant change to cars ahead of the China GP.
With minerals in demand, Australia must exploit terbium breakthrough
China has turned off its terbium tap, which will hurt the US as it tries to maintain its defence capability and position in tech. We must seize on this great opportunity.
Chinese visitor market roars back to number one
China has rocketed back to the top of Australia’s international visitor markets, representing a welcome windfall for tourism operators.
ASX 200 rally fades as Middle East flares again
NAB, CBA bosses detail housing crisis pain points. Hanwha seeks FIRB nod for Austal stake boost. Coal miner New Hope’s $100m buyback. Active Super members to bear greenwashing penalty burden.
‘Astonishing’ snub at heart of curious Socceroos squad selection
While the Socceroos squad may have already been named for this month’s World Cup qualifiers, Robbie Slater and Marco Monteverde believe a couple of in-form young guns are unlucky omissions. It’s all in The Tackle.
ASX 200 scores two-day gain; miners, energy stocks lift; MinRes soars
China’s economic data beats estimates. Star’s former executives expose alleged internal fails. Suitor Ramelius falls as $2bn bid lifts Spartan. Smartpay’s best day in months as Tyro, unnamed rival suitor circle. Woodside gets its first China LNG customer.
Canada shows how far out of his depth Albanese is with Trump
Donald Trump’s worsening relations with Canada should disabuse Australia of any idea that the US sees mutual value in defence and trade partnerships.
Doohan disaster: Pressure builds on Aussie after Melbourne wipeout
After fending off ongoing speculation about his Formula 1 future all week, Aussie Jack Doohan will have more questions to answer after a disastrous result in Melbourne.
China is a manipulator of critical minerals, Linda Reynolds says
Northern Minerals’ experience trying to get Chinese-linked investors off its register gives weight to Senator Linda Reynolds’ claim the company is caught in a proxy war between Australia and China.
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