China relations
Blindfolded: The data China doesn’t want the world to see
As China’s economy battles a slew of threats to its expansion targets, a whole wide range of data is suddenly deemed unsuitable for public consumption.
- by Bloomberg News
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‘We have tried everything’: Plane breakdown forces German foreign minister to cancel Australia trip
Annalena Baerbock’s trip was designed to deepen Germany and Australia’s collaboration in supporting Ukraine and in dealing with China.
- by Latika Bourke
Penfolds maker tweaks shipments as it eyes end of Chinese tariffs
Treasury Wine Estates took a profit hit despite raising prices for several of its brands as demand for budget wines such as 19 Crimes and Wolf Blass faltered.
- by Jessica Yun
‘It’s dangerous’: Top general alarmed China won’t take US commanders’ calls
One of America’s top military officials says he believes China’s military is becoming dangerously arrogant and is risking a conflict through miscalculation.
- by Matthew Knott
Exclusive
Trade
Removing Chinese tariffs on wine a tougher fight than barley, trade minister warns
Trade Minister Don Farrell hosted his New Zealand counterpart at his South Australia winery to build on their existing trade partnership.
- by Latika Bourke
Cheng Lei has spent three years in a Beijing jail. This is her message to Australia
“This is a love letter to 25 million people and 7 million square kilometres of land, abundant nature, beauty and space.”
- by Eryk Bagshaw
‘Another positive step’: Chinese tour groups to return to Australia
Beijing has issued a new list of approved travel destinations. The decision follows a three-year hiatus and come despite threats of a long-term boycott.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Rudd warns risk of war in our region is ‘not a theory’
In a sweeping speech while unveiling his official portrait, the former PM also urged Australians to resist fearmongering about a Voice to parliament.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Trade wars
Higher and higher: America keeps raising its fence against China
Concerned about the transfer of know-how for military or intelligence-gathering applications, the Biden administration restricts investments by US firms in Chinese tech companies.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
South China Sea
Why Putin is losing his war, and Xi is winning his
Putin chose to launch a kinetic war to expand his territory. Xi chose “grey zone” warfare – distinctly aggressive, but without firing a shot.
- by Peter Hartcher
Albanese overhauls aid program to counter China, flags Xi Jinping meeting
Australia is seeking to offer Pacific and South-East Asian nations an appealing alternative to Beijing’s controversial Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.
- by Matthew Knott