Chinese dairy company buys Lion Dairy and Drinks portfolio for $600m
The Chinese dairy company Mengniu which earlier agreed to pay $1.5 billion to purchase organic baby formula maker Bellamy’s Australia has gone a step further in taking over the Lion Dairy and Drinks portfolio.
Bellamy’s baby formula’s $1.5b Chinese takeover bid approved by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
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China to extend restrictions on Australian coal, say analysts
China's restrictions on Australian coal are expected to remain in place into next year as Beijing seeks to moderate a spike in foreign imports of the commodity to protect domestic supply.
Daniel Andrews signs new infrastructure, trade agreement with China
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has signed a new agreement to work with China as part of its controversial belt and road initiative.
Has Australia’s economy relied too much on China market?
China is Australia’s largest trading partner and a paper released this week highlighted the scary scenario that we could face if its economy nosedived.
This woman was jailed in China because she worked for Crown casino
Multiple sources have also confirmed that prior to the arrests, Crown told its Chinese staff to falsely claim to Chinese authorities they were not working for Crown in China but were working in other locations.
Brothel owner and alleged money launderer is Crown casino’s business partner
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The remarkable photo with Xi Jinping that helped Blackmores crack China
"That was an interesting moment in time," she said. "My honest view was you have to persevere and stay there and keep investing in the challenging times as well as the good times."
Lynas spends $500m on production of rare earths in WA plant
Lynas said it would develop the heavy metals separation facility in the United States with Texas-based Blue Line Corp.
Chinese iron ore imports predicted to plummet as property pumping wound back
Mr Murray said the reduction in the volume of Chinese imports would also cause a very substantial drop in the price and hit Australia hard.
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