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New investment rules to curb China’s foreign acquisition binge
The Chinese government has officially put the brakes on Chinese companies pouring big money into overseas property development, issuing rules likely to have a...
Senior diplomat warns China is the “challenge of our age”
Australians should be worried about China’s perception of us, a senior diplomat warns. And there’s not much we can do about it.
‘Craven cowardice’: UNSW condemned for deleting posts critical of Beijing
Federal MPs have condemned the University of NSW for deleting social media posts about human rights in Hong Kong following an online backlash from Chinese nationalists.
China port bans Australian coal imports
Australia is scrambling to verify reports a major Chinese port has banned imports of its coal, amid fears it could be a retaliation by the Asian giant over the federal government's stance on telecoms group Huawei.
Gas giant Santos enters new strategic partnership with Chinese investors
One of Australia's largest natural gas producers, Santos, has launched a new strategic partnership with existing Chinese shareholders on Tuesday.
Australia to introduce new rules on foreign takeovers that inflame relations with China
Australia is set to introduce tough new rules regarding foreign takeovers that could enrage China at an already tense time for relations.
Marise Payne says China must be held to account for human rights abuses
Foreign affairs minister says it’s in Australia’s interest to speak out against abuses of power, such as the treatment of Uighur in Xinjiang
China restricts Australian coal imports at its ports in a bid to boost domestic...
Dozens of vessels carrying Australian coal continue to be in limbo off the coast of China as restrictions on imports are introduced at key...
Senate candidate’s China links find $120k for Labor
The NSW Labor Party received donations totalling at least $120,000 for last year’s federal election campaign from companies with links to a Chinese-born businessman...
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...
Huawei: NZ bars Chinese firm on national security fears
New Zealand has become the latest country to block a proposal to use telecoms equipment made by China's Huawei because of national security concerns.
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Australia signs Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the world’s largest trade deal
The RCEP pact, which has taken eight years to negotiate, surpasses the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in scale after the United States pulled out of that agreement under the Trump Administration. "The real benefits here are two-fold — one is for our farmers and exporters, they get a more common set of rules across all 15 nations," Senator Birmingham said on Sunday.
