Seasoned operator Rubio is a welcome pick
If senator Marco Rubio is appointed as US secretary of state, Australia will have a staunch ally on China.
China Ties
Marles vows tighter defence bonds with Manila
Richard Marles has vowed to ramp up Australia’s military partnership with The Philippines as Manila warns of China’s increasingly ‘aggressive and illegal’ incursions into its maritime territory.
Australia’s move over ‘illegal’ China threat
Australia has doubled down on a strategic partnership following escalating aggression from China in a key body of water.
ASX slides on China update
The ASX has dipped for the second consecutive day, giving back part of last-week’s post gains following the US presidential election.
Dutton: People smugglers believe they’re back in business
Peter Dutton says the latest arrival of foreign nationals in a NT island shows the Albanese government is seen as ‘weak’.
Beijing’s Solomons strategy has outflanked Canberra
The most influential anti-Beijing voice in the Solomons can’t even get a meeting with our high commission. That does not reflect well on the Albanese government.
Prabowo deal with Xi puts Indonesian maritime claims at risk
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has signed a deal with Beijing undermining his country’s sovereignty over the southern fringes of the South China Sea, according to maritime experts.
Australia’s Pacific Island snub risks blindsiding Albanese
Labor is leaving itself open to being ‘surprised’ by China’s growing influence in Solomon Islands by declining to meet with its former premier and anti-Beijing politician Daniel Suidani.
Government keen for ANZ to keep services in Pacific region
Labor is on the cusp of closing a major deal with ANZ to ensure the bank does not follow some of its rivals and withdraw services from the Pacific, creating a potential opportunity for China.
China stimulus does little to lift ASX
The struggling Chinese economy has few rays of hope for Australian miners, as the big iron ore producers sink the ASX to a loss on Monday.
Pro-US incumbent claims victory in Palau presidential vote
Surangel Whipps Jr has returned to power amid warnings that close Washington ties could make the country a target.
Liontown scaling back Kathleen Valley production
Just three months after opening the $950m mine, the Gina Rinehart-backed miner is in survival mode.
ASX 200 down; what next after CBA’s $250bn milestone
Resolute Mining CEO arrested in Mali. Endeavour’s profit warning weighs. Incitec rises on improving earnings, sale update. HMC hits record. CBA sets new peak at $150.35. DP World takeover fires up Silk Logistics.
‘We will be OK with Donald J’: Treasurer ‘calms the farm’ on Trump
Jim Chalmers has moved to reassure markets that Donald Trump poses a minimal economic risk to Australia, as an ex-Home Affairs boss warns of a grave risk to the defence budget.
Snubbed: Australia’s best friend in the Pacific gets cold shoulder from Canberra
The Solomon Island’s most effective anti-Beijing warrior is pleading for help against China’s bid for dominance in the South Pacific. So why is the Albanese government freezing him out?
Australia at risk in US-China trade war
Trump’s overwhelming mandate, and his aggressive comments about China, leave Australia in danger of being caught between two elephants.
Tepid start to the week for local bourse
Mining and energy stocks will weigh on the local sharemarket on Monday, even after US markets hit fresh highs.
Channel the tropics with these beautiful hibiscus
In full sun they flower generously through all the warm months of the year, unfurling new flowers day after day. A great choice to plant around swimming pools to give off that holiday vibe.
Hawks a challenge for Wong, Marles
Donald Trump’s determination to install MAGA loyalists and China hawks to key national security roles is looming as an early test for the Albanese government’s relationship.
‘No answers yet’ for Trump’s looming China trade war
Belkin boss Steve Malony has ‘a lot of questions’ about what Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on foreign tech hardware will mean for supply chains and manufacturing in the US.
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