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BHP sees robust China demand, declares dividend bonanza
BHP Group on Tuesday reported its best first-half profit in seven years and declared a record interim dividend, as top metals user China's strong appetite for iron ore to support its infrastructure push kept prices elevated.
EU approves all requests for COVID-19 vaccine export to UK, U.S., Japan, China
The European Commission has so far approved all requests for the export of COVID-19 vaccines, including to Britain, the United States, China and Japan, since it set up on Jan. 30 a mechanism to monitor vaccine flows, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.
Africa's miners and winemakers toast China's row with Australia
For South African winemaker Vergenoegd Löw, the pandemic could have been a disaster but a bitter trade war between China and Australia has thrown the 325-year-old estate a lifeline.
China Set to Unload Some Stranded Australian Coal Amid Ban
China plans to allow some stranded Australian coal shipments to unload despite ongoing curbs on imports, a move aimed at showing goodwill to countries with seafarers stuck on the vessels, a person familiar with the situation said.
China Arrests Australian Journalist on Spying Charge
The case of Cheng Lei, a CGTN host who was detained in August, has added to tensions between China and Australia.
Australian journalist formally arrested in China on suspicion of leaking secrets
An Australian journalist who has been detained for nearly six months in China where she worked for a state-television channel has been formally arrested on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas, the two countries said on Monday.
Beijing again warns overseas students on dangers of studying in Australia
China’s Ministry of Education points to attacks on overseas students in Australia, and the ‘great risks’ of travelling during the coronavirus pandemic.
China Opens Its Doors to Foreign Junk
A resumption in recycling imports may not sound like much. But foreign mining companies should be worried.
Some witnesses too afraid of Chinese authorities to give evidence at Australian inquiry
The Labor chair of the inquiry raises safety concerns as report tells of ‘extremely troubling’ incidents in diaspora communities
Australia Asks for UN Probe Into New China Uighur Abuse Claims
Australia has called for a United Nations investigation into allegations of human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, where Beijing’s treatment of minority Muslim Uighurs has drawn sustained international criticism.
U.S., Australia discuss China and Myanmar in first leaders call, White House says
U.S. President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison discussed how they can work together to deal with China and a recent military coup in Myanmar, the White House said on Thursday.
New Zealand trade minister tries to ease tensions after saying Australia should 'show respect' to China
The Chinese government is upgrading its free trade agreement with Wellington as relations with Canberra remain frozen
Australia hits out at Xi Jinping’s ‘bullying’ remarks amid trade dispute
Relations between Australia and China were in free-fall throughout last year, with China hitting out at a list of issues and imposing import levies on various products.
China Trade Dispute Cost Australia $3 Billion in Lost Exports
Australia’s trade fight with China cost it about $3 billion in commodities sales last year, and that relatively small impact suggests there’s little economic need for the country to bow to Beijing’s pressure.
China Mulls Allowing Some Australian Coal Imports Amid Ban
China is considering accepting some stranded Australian coal cargoes, an effort that would help ease a logjam of vessels that have stacked up off its coast for months.
Australia urged to tighten anti-slavery laws as UK cracks down on Chinese forced labour
Australia’s laws leave the door wide open for imported products made with forced labour in Xinjiang, the ACTU and Human Rights Watch say
Steel-hungry China hunts new sources of iron ore
There are plenty of raw materials to go around, and China has interests in overseas mines with billions of tonnes of iron ore reserves. So, why could it take the better part of a decade to diversify China’s iron ore supply?
Australia’s Influence in Pacific Islands Grows as China’s Wanes
Australia is moving to boost ties with small island nations off its eastern coastline, pushing back against China’s growing influence in the Pacific Ocean as the virus outbreak hinders travel.
Chinese bids on Pacific cable raise alarm in US and Australia
Washington fears infrastructure will be used for spying by Beijing
China’s rich weigh asset seizures at home or coronavirus abroad
Some of China’s wealthy are growing jittery about the threat of government asset seizures, but many are putting emigration on hold because of the coronavirus abroad.
