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Chinese snap up more shares in Santos
Chinese private equity firm Hony Capital has increased its stake in Santos to 15 per cent by snapping up another 48 million shares in the Australian energy firm overnight.
‘There’s no doubt this is the potential beginning of a trade war’
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Zhao Lijian, said on Tuesday night that the restrictions on Australian beef exporters were due to violations of quarantine and custom standards. Mr Zhao criticised Australia’s pursuit of the coronavirus inquiry for "political reasons".
China correction would have negative effect on Australia property
The action in the long running Australian property boom has shifted to outer suburban land. And at the same time we need to watch...
China’s internet erupts over Monash University’s drunk officials quiz question
Monash University's reputation in the lucrative Chinese student market has taken a battering after an online exam for business students claimed it was widely said Chinese government officials only tell the truth when they are drunk.
China test looms for Australia over Hong Kong free trade agreement
Millions of Hong Kongers believe those goals are worth fighting for. A test will come soon enough when Australian politicians must decide whether to help.
ASX issues ‘please explain’ to 50 Chinese companies in capital flows
The Australian Securities Exchange has issued a "please explain" letter to 50 Chinese companies listed on the local bourse regarding any problems they may have with capital flow in and out of China.
Pilbara Minerals soars on Chinese deal
Shares in Pilbara Minerals surged yesterday after the company confirmed it had signed a funding and off-take arrangement with China’s Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium for...
DFAT confirms jailed Crown staff released in China
China has released 10 employees of the 16 Crown Resorts staff who were detained in October and sentenced last month for gambling crimes.
Positive development: Australian researchers claim to find possible ‘cure’ for Coronavirus
Queensland senator Susan McDonald has tested positive for Covid-19; the 2020 AFL season will last only 17 rounds; and NSW health minister warns of an ‘exponential’ rise in cases.
Project Dragon and China’s attempts to reclaim money from inside Australia
China has recruited the services of former police detectives in Australia and other Western countries to help it recover millions of dollars in alleged "hot money" taken out of the country.
Australians fear Chinese influence in real estate rather than politics
While Australian political leaders are growing more concerned about the security and military threat posed by China, new research show the Australian people are...
Personal boundaries can be lost in translation for Chinese professionals in Australia
The Chinese proverb – “the fish does not know the existence of water until it is taken out of it” – will resonate with...