China steps up and widens use of exit bans on foreigners
China is increasing the use of exit bans to prevent foreign visitors, including Australians, from leaving the country even if they are only related to someone involved in a legal dispute or wanted by the authorities.
NZ Immigration Minister says US, Australia visa change announcement a coincidence
Immigration Minister says changes to work visas will improve quality of migrants
Australian tourism may suffer from Chinese investment restrictions
Australia's tourism industry could be hit by new Chinese government restrictions on companies investing overseas, the Turnbull government fears.
The Chinese government ban on "irrational"...
Australia moves up Chinese travel bucket list
Australia has leapt up the bucket list of Chinese tourists to the fourth most desirable destination, from tenth just two years ago — following...
Air China to start Brisbane-Beijing direct flights in December 2017
Starting on 11 December 2017, Air China will commence direct Brisbane-Beijing flights. Flights will run four times per week, taking off from Brisbane at...
Australian tourism ministers meet in China in bid to draw more visitors
Australian federal, state and territory tourism ministers have for the first time jointly held a meeting in Beijing as Chinese visitors are poised to...
Air New Zealand pushes Wellington in China with free domestic flight offer
Air New Zealand is to offer up to 1000 free domestic flights to the capital in a bid to lure Chinese tourists beyond Auckland.
On Monday...
Austrade China mission targets flight-training demand
Australia’s aviation training providers are trying to steal a march on rivals from the US and other nations in tapping China’s aviation boom.
The Australian...
Jetstar returns to Australia-China market with new Zhengzhou service
Jetstar plans to resume nonstop services between Australia and China with twice weekly flights to Zhengzhou in partnership with a Chinese travel company.
The flights...
Tourism Minister Steve Ciobo hypes Gold Coast during Beijing promo to Chinese travel bosses
FEDERAL Tourism Minister Steve Ciobo says his only concern for the Gold Coast and country with soaring Chinese tourism is accommodating them all.
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Victorian opposition will make Belt and Road deal with China public if elected
Nationals leader says, ‘What’s so secret? There’s an issue with trust and credibility’.
The Victorian opposition has pledged to publicly release the memorandum of understanding...
Chinese, woolgrowers ditch auction to trial long-term deal
China’s most powerful wool companies are starting a trial to buy wool directly from some of Victoria’s biggest woolgrowers under long-term fixed-price contracts.
The scheme,...
AMP bucks the trend with China pension push
AMP chief executive Craig Meller let the two executives running his China joint ventures make the opening presentations at the company's strategy day on Thursday.
Government investigating ‘disturbing’ reports of Beijing espionage activities after spy details activities
Government agencies are examining claims of espionage amid reports a Chinese spy has sought political asylum in Australia after revealing details of Beijing's spy activities.
Rich Chinese chase Australian bargains as house prices soften
The Chinese are getting richer and many are keen for a bargain in the softer Australian market, according to a new report released today.
Rio Tinto agrees to sell Australian coal unit to China’s Yancoal for $3.2b
Global miner Rio Tinto has cut a deal to sell its Australian coal assets to China's Yancoal for $3.2 billion — if the sale...
From student to drone swarms: how the Chinese Communist Party trains its cadres in...
In 2009, a student called Wang Xiangke came to the Australian National University as a visiting PhD scholar. It was a year after the Olympic torch...
Warning WeChat could spread Chinese propaganda during federal election
Security experts warn Beijing could spread propaganda in the lead-up to the federal election through popular social messaging service WeChat, which is facing less...
Small fines fail to stop Chinese importers bringing lethal asbestos into the country
A CHINESE construction giant has escaped with a paltry fine for using lethal asbestos-laced building products in Brisbane’s “tower of power’’.
Australian Border Force has...
John Howard defends free media after China complains about coverage
Former prime minister John Howard has revealed Chinese officials complained about Australian media coverage during high-level meetings in Beijing last week.
Key points:
Howard says...
Ban on Chinese mobile giants for 5G ‘needed to protect critical infrastructure’
Australia’s spy chief has revealed that critical infrastructure, including the electricity grid and water supplies, could not have been adequately protected if China's Huawei...
The trouble with the Chinese economy and what it means for Australia
China. Or Chaynaar, as the 45th President of the United States of America prefers.
As Donald Trump's political fortunes continue to unravel in Washington, with...
