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Australia vulnerable to ‘full-blown trade war’ as US-China tension deepens
Australia is overexposed to a full-blown trade war between the US and China, business leaders have warned, as the Trump administration increases sanctions on Chinese products.
Australia first: What new visa policy means for Chinese, Asian immigrants
In a budget unveiled last week, the Australian government of Malcolm Turnbull put “Australians first” by cutting the 457 visa for foreign workers and...
Australia ‘helping’ China develop its rival system to American GPS
Australia is playing a role in helping China develop its rival global positioning system that will be used for guiding missiles and other military...
Coronavirus started in China, PM tells mining billionaire
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told billionaire Andrew Forrest to stay away from foreign affairs and stop spreading misinformation about the origins of the coronavirus.
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.
Fears Australian toddler caught up in Beijing’s ‘hostage diplomacy’
But Ms Wumaier has been repeatedly taken in for questioning by Chinese police and is being closely monitored.
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.
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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.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his attitude towards communist China
The election of Scott Morrison as the 30th Prime Minister of Australia on Friday is unlikely to lead to a major shift in Canberra’s vitally important, yet often tense relationship with China
Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines set to start direct flights from China to Darwin ‘within months’
YEARS of backroom lobbying by the current and former governments could see direct flights from China landing in Darwin within months.
The Chinese Civil Aviation...
China optimism pushes ASX-listed miners higher
Gains in the sharemarket's two largest sectors, financials and materials, sparked an intraday rebound on Tuesday but weren't enough to push the ASX into the black.
Chinese developer Phillip Lee sparks ire of his Port Stephens neighbours with a quarry...
Chinese property developer Phillip Dong Fang Lee has again left locals in the Port Stephens area near his Bundabah property up in arms, this...
