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The world's sixth largest country, Australia is a regional power in Asia that has a sometimes troubled relationship with its largest trading partner, China. Canberra began to pull away from Beijing in 2018 due to concerns over Chinese influence on Australian society and politics, as well as disputes over the South China Sea. The global Covid-19 pandemic that began in China in 2019 caused further tensions after Australia called for an independent investigation into the disease's origins.
First batch of second officers under Cathay Pacific initiative will lift city as it returns to its pre-pandemic status.
- Canberra says the business visa programme remains open despite widespread reports in the past weeks saying it had been ‘axed’
- Agents said the reports sparked ‘widespread panic’ among applicants, and called out the government over its lack of transparency and communication
China’s other sectors like electric vehicles and demand from India are likely to offset some impact, but exporters will have to seek newer markets, analysts say.
Swift, who will play 7 shows in Australia this month, has been cited by experts as a factor in temporarily spurring inflation in the countries she tours, including the United States.
Chinese-Australian writer Yang Jun was sentenced to death on Monday, with a two-year suspended execution, after being found guilty of espionage.
Canberra summons China’s ambassador to Australia to express objections to the decision.
China’s commitment to defence or investment ‘comes with a high cost’, US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma said in Australia, calling on Papua New Guinea to choose arrangements with ‘countries that play by the rules’.
More office landlords and flexible work space operators are likely to form partnerships that will do away with the traditional lease business that has been ‘catastrophic’ for the industry, according to the founder of The Work Project.
Amid a heatwave, 16,000 sheep and cows are sitting off the coast of Perth after the vessel turned back from the Red Sea over risk of attacks.
Taiwanese-Australian ceramicist Ruth Li creates intricate, ephemeral works made from raw clay that disintegrate while still on show. She will run ceramics classes in Hong Kong in February.
Colonial-era offences once said to be ‘rather wide’ and a potential violation of a civil rights convention from 21 years ago are to stay on the books.
Wellington’s top diplomat headed to Australia on Wednesday for an inaugural joint meeting of foreign and defence ministers where joining “pillar two” of Aukus will be discussed.
Australia’s former foreign minister Bob Carr and 49 others are supporting an appeal for easing of hostility between the two superpowers.
TV news channel 9News Melbourne apologised for altering a photo of state lawmaker, Georgie Purcell, who complained it gave her ‘enlarged boobs’ and a more revealing dress.
The woman, identified by local media as Lauren O’Neill, was swimming off a wharf less than 2km from Sydney Opera House on Monday evening. It was the first shark attack in the harbour for 15 years.
Canberra pledged A$35 million (US$23 million) for East Timor’s policing services and A$4 million to help Timorese workers integrate in Australia, as part of its commitment to boost ties in the Pacific region amid China’s growing influence.
Bianca Censori is best known for being Kanye West’s second wife after Kim Kardashian, but her ‘gangster’ family roots are less talked about – here’s what we know
Police dispersed a gathering in Sydney, issuing orders preventing the men from entering other parts of the city, hours after members of a black-clad group were arrested during rallies supporting indigenous people.
Malaysians Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep must be punished to the fullest extent of the law for their ‘savage destruction of life’, the victims said.
‘We look forward to the practical cooperation that’s going to happen between Nauru and China. The prospect is bright’: Nauru foreign minister Lionel Aingimea.
REvil allegedly demanded a US$30 million ransom from Hong Kong-based retailer Dairy Farm during its 2021 cyberattack.
New Zealand and North America now account for more than half of all lobsters imported by China, but Indonesia and Thailand are making gains.
The scandalous ‘Casino King’ used to be one of the richest Australians with a US$5 billion net worth, so why is he worth just half that today? From his enviable property portfolio to controversies …
The Foshan-based developer has listed five properties for sale in Guangdong’s provincial capital as it seeks to raise cash to repay debt due in the next six months.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said it’s ‘a sovereign decision’ for Tuvalu amid reports the Pacific island nation could follow Nauru’s lead in shifting its alliance to China.
Chamber suggests double taxation treaty as Canberra proposal could leave certain expats paying in two places if they stay in Australia beyond 45 days.
Heatwave alerts at “extreme” level in place for a second day for Western Australia and extended to South Australia amid warning some remote areas could hit the high 40 degrees on Sunday.
Many Chinese developers in Australia and New Zealand have closed or scaled back, amid a property crisis in China, weak demand and higher construction costs.
