Today
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
China is still all talk on stimulus – for one good reason
Beijing is again talking up its willingness to revive its spluttering economy. But action is unlikely to come until we know more about Donald Trump’s plans.
- 20 mins ago
- James Thomson
Chinese premier vows to do everything possible to expand demand
The Australian dollar surged as did the US-listed shares of BHP and Rio Tinto after China’s top leaders signalled bolder economic support next year.
- Updated
- Lucille Liu
Yesterday
These new missiles mean the Navy has its most lethal fleet yet
Warships are now capable of firing missiles with a range 20 times greater than before, after destroyers test fired a Tomahawk missile last week.
- Andrew Tillett
Albanese blocks China with $140m Nauru deal
The new treaty with the Pacific nation gives Australia a veto over security, banking and teleco agreements – and comes with a $140m price tag.
- Andrew Tillett
This Month
End of sanctions as China lifts bans on beef
China has removed sanctions from two Australian abattoirs, bringing to an end an avalanche of tariffs and de facto bans that began four years ago.
- Phillip Coorey
- Updates
- Trump's White House
Australian farmers caught in Trump’s $16b trade war crosshairs
Barley and other farmers face being squeezed out of the market as the incoming president seeks an agriculture deal with China.
- Jessica Sier
November
- Opinion
- Opinion
No ambassador, we are not ready to get tight with China on defence
While the relationship must progress, glossing over the facts and real risks is dangerous – Canberra and Beijing are far from ready for closer defence ties.
- Jennifer Parker
Trump’s ruthless new trade tsar is surprisingly ‘nice’
Jamieson Greer shares his boss’ tough stance on Beijing. But he is also known as a French-speaking, co-operative diplomat.
- Matthew Cranston
China releases three Americans imprisoned for years
A diplomatic agreement was reached with China, the White House said. It was not yet clear whether the US sent home any Chinese citizens.
- Eric Tucker, Aamer Madhani and Matthew Lee
- Exclusive
- Ports
Darwin Port’s Chinese owner scrambles to stave off forced sale
The possibility Darwin Port could be taken back was welcomed by Coalition MPs who believe the key asset should never have been sold to the Chinese.
- Ronald Mizen and Jenny Wiggins
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
How investors can war game Trump’s tariffs
We knew tariffs on China were coming, but it’s the president-elect’s trade hit to Mexico and Canada that should get investors thinking.
- James Thomson
China envoy’s plea to Albanese: Don’t let Trump come between us
Ambassador Xiao Qian also raised concerns over Australian moves to clamp down on foreign students during a wide-ranging press conference.
- Andrew Tillett
New mayor plans to revive Melbourne with help of China, India
Newly elected Nick Reece says he will aggressively pursue foreign companies to set up their headquarters in the city.
- Patrick Durkin
- Opinion
- Trump diplomacy
Trump’s foreign policy hand is stronger than you might think
Fears of American isolationism ignore that the president-elect’s international relations capabilities might be better than many think once he takes office.
- James Curran
How Hong Kong’s media baron took on Beijing’s might
From refugee to media mogul to prisoner – Jimmy Lai built a $US600 million empire before losing it in the fight for democracy.
- Jessica Sier
Ray Dalio bets Trump steeling America for China war
The billionaire hedge fund manager said investors should “pay attention” to policy shifts that result in national security for energy and critical minerals.
- Matthew Cranston
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Why iron ore could fall 25pc next year (and it’s not Trump)
China’s struggling stimulus and strong production means the market for the steel-making ingredient will move further into oversupply next year. That’s bad news.
- James Thomson
Why Donald Trump wants to ‘un-unite’ China and Russia
This week on The Fin podcast, Geoff Raby talks about what Trump’s second term could mean for Australia and why China and Russia are less close than you might think.
Trump warned on ‘relentless’ China as Beijing duchesses Pacific
China has overtaken the US to become the second-biggest donor of foreign aid to the Pacific.
- Andrew Tillett
- Opinion
- Foreign relations
Trump picks put Australia in the crossfire with China
The frenzy around a reinvigorated Republican administration can only make the voter ride much bumpier for everyone, Anthony Albanese included.
- Jennifer Hewett
