China takes aim at Australia’s human rights record at UN
As promised, China’s government has highlighted Australia’s record on war crimes, racial discrimination and indigenous treatment, amid the diplomatic row.
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COVID and China require a big rethink in Australian foreign aid
The Coalition has increased the foreign aid budget for the first time but it is only a start.
China farewells Trump-era officials, including ‘lying and cheating’ Pompeo, with sanctions
Pompeo and the others had “planned, promoted and executed a series of crazy moves [and] gravely interfered in China’s internal affairs” China’s government said.
China talent programs may be accessing Australian technology, linked to grant fraud
There is concern Australian academics are giving Beijing access to their technologies and inventions through talent recruitment schemes controlled by the CCP.
Australia’s diplomatic divorce with China is getting more expensive
Recent Australian government attempts to seek retribution against China’s trade bans and restrictions are looking increasingly like own goals.
China puts 22 million into lockdown as virus numbers keep rising
China has reported an average of 109 new cases a day over the past week, just as the WHO’s inspectors arrive to investigate the origins of the pandemic.
Taiwan’s new passport hopes to banish confusion with China
The new passport enlarges the word “Taiwan” in English and removes “Republic of China”.
China’s foreign minister wants better ties with Biden administration
Wang Yi has called for future relations to be improved, saying a confrontation between the US and China would “spell disaster” for “humanity as a whole”.
China jails citizen journalist for four years for Wuhan reports
This is the first known conviction of someone who chronicled authorities’ early struggle to manage the outbreak.
Canberra considers axing Victorian research agreement with China
The federal government is considering tearing up a research deal that experts say could allow the work of Australian scientists to be used by the Chinese government.
From ‘Daddy Ma’ to ‘evil capitalist’: why China turned against Jack Ma
On its surface, the shift in Ma’s public image stems in large part from the Chinese government’s growing criticism of his business empire. A deeper look reveals a deeper and […]
‘Don’t worry about me’: Australian writer detained in Beijing declares innocence in letter to supporters
An Australian writer detained in China for almost two years has been interrogated more than 300 times in a Beijing prison.
China and India watch as Nepal falls into political turmoil
The Nepalese PM has dissolved Parliament in the face of rising dissatisfaction with his job performance even within the ranks of his own party.
China expresses regret that Australia is taking tariff feud to trade watchdog
China chose not to go on the attack when acknowledging it has been reported to the World Trade Organisation.
Australian coal blocked indefinitely by Beijing
The official report quoting China’s reform commission is the most direct statement to date of an outright ban.
Australia and Taiwan in sensitive trade talks as China slams the door
The Morrison government is looking for alternative markets for billions of dollars worth of exports hit by China’s trade strikes.
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‘That’s not leadership’: Andrews warns cutting Belt and Road will hurt Australian business
The Victorian Premier says any federal government move to tear up the state’s trade deal with China will only escalate tensions with Beijing.
US ambassador warns about Australia’s reliance on China in ‘provocative’ message to WA
The outgoing United States ambassador to Australia has sent a stern warning about Australia’s economic reliance on China in one of his last official acts before returning to Washington.
‘Order books are full’: Fortescue sees China’s iron ore demand rising
Fortescue says iron ore stocks at China’s ports are projected to shrink in early 2021, fuelling stronger demand for Australia’s top export.
Dalrymple Bay’s $1.3b float sinks amid China fears, growth focus
The hotly-anticipated $1.3 billion float of Queensland’s largest coal export facility has turned sour as investors cool on defensive assets and export outlook.
India accuses China of helping rebel groups on Myanmar border
Security agencies warned the Modi government that at least four of India’s most wanted insurgent leaders were in China city to train and source weapons.
What are Magnitsky sanctions and why does Russia oppose them?
Australia is looking to bring in new human rights sanctions just as tensions with China are growing. Why is the world adopting Magnitsky laws – and why does Vladimir Putin […]
Revenge is tweet but we need true bipartisanship on China
Cool diplomatic heads and political bipartisanship will help diffuse the escalating row with China.
The 12.39am email that triggered Australia’s response to COVID-19
As a novel coronavirus seeped from Wuhan to the rest of China and landed on our shores, our health scientists were already at work. Eleven months later, they still have […]
‘You don’t get to play football forever’: Why Mooy left the EPL for China
The Socceroo midfielder’s exit from Brighton and Hove Albion caught many by surprise, but it appears to be paying off for him in more ways than one.
British thirst could save Australian wine from China tariffs
In the 12 months to October this year, sales of Australian wine in Britain grew by 10 per cent to be worth $1.3 billion.
PM must tread carefully in dispute with bellicose Beijing
From the time Gough Whitlam set foot in China during the early 1970s to establish diplomatic relations, Australia’s ties with the communist state have been largely based on mutual self-interest.
Australia must balance its dependence on China with its need to trade
It’s hard to recall a time in our history that we’ve turned our back on such significant money for the sake of some political judgment.
Untested war crime allegations let China attack us: Liberal MP Hastie
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has lashed the Australian Defence Force for releasing allegations special forces soldiers murdered children in Afghanistan, saying it has allowed China to malign Australian troops.