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As Coronavirus Spreads, So Does Anti-Chinese Sentiment (Published 2020)
Fears of the outbreak have fueled xenophobia as a wave of panic spreads, sometimes outstripping practical concerns.
China eyes increased ties with Kiribati, site of space tracking station
China said on Monday it hoped to expand newly restored ties with the Pacific state of Kiribati, site of a strategic but mothballed Chinese space tracking station, in comments that may further stoke U.S. anxiety about Beijing's growing influence.
Hong Kong democracy protester says he was ambushed by masked Chinese men in Australia
Exclusive: ‘Frontline’ protester alleges he was chased by group but Chinese embassy says allegations are ‘nonsense’
China November iron ore imports down for second month as top miners ship less
China's iron ore imports fell for a second straight month in November, customs data showed on Sunday, as lower shipments from top miners in Australia and Brazil overshadowed firm demand for the steelmaking ingredient at mills.
Payne hits out at 'unacceptable' treatment of Australian shackled and isolated in a Chinese jail
Pro-democracy activist and Australian citizen Yang Hengjun has been held in China for most of this year and supporters fear he is being subjected to treatment that "might be tantamount to torture".
Suddenly, the Chinese Threat to Australia Seems Very Real (Published 2019)
After a businessman said Chinese agents sought to implant him in Parliament, that revelation and other espionage cases have finally signaled the end of a “let’s get rich together” era.
Wine Review: Long Dai, Château Lafite Rothschild’s Chinese Blend
It arrives in the U.S. in 2020. Here’s a sneak preview.
China Dairy Giant Buying Kirin Assets for $419 Million
China Mengniu Dairy Co. agreed to buy Kirin Holdings Co.’s Australian beverage unit Lion Dairy & Drinks for about 45.6 billion yen ($419 million), the Chinese dairy giant’s latest foray into the continent.
Fossil fuel polluters from U.S. to China far off climate targets: UN
The world's major fossil fuel producers are set to bust global environmental goals with excessive coal, oil and gas extraction in the next decade, the United Nations and research groups said on Wednesday in the latest warning over climate crisis.
China rebukes barred Australian lawmakers, demands repentance for criticism
Parliamentarians denied entry for Beijing study trip must ‘genuinely repent and redress their mistakes’ if dialogue is to take place, embassy says.
Australia unveils university guidelines amid China meddling fears
Educators encouraged to consider the risks of international collaboration and share any evidence of cyber threats with the government, but some say the guidelines merely risk substituting foreign meddling for interference by the Australian state.
Asia trade pact doesn't reflect India's interests, decided not to join: PM Modi
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that he could not compromise the interests of farmers and workers at home by joining a China-led regional trade pact after it failed to address Delhi's concerns over market access.
India rejects China-backed Asian trade deal, as others move ahead
China joined 14 countries on Monday in agreeing terms for what could be the world's biggest trade pact, but India pulled out at the last minute on the grounds that the deal would hurt its farmers, businesses, workers and consumers.
'What?! They're using that as a slogan?': Controversy swirls around Japanese brands marketing 'Xinjiang cotton'
As clothing brands in Australia distance themselves from the region that has become synonymous with China's sweeping surveillance state and the mass internment of Uyghur Muslims, Muji and Uniqlo advertise 'Xinjiang Cotton' with fanfare.
China Finds Solace in Wine From Australia Amid Economic Slowdown
Battling a trade war, an economic slowdown and months of protests in Hong Kong, China is turning to fine Australian wine.
Marise Payne says China must be held to account for human rights abuses
Foreign affairs minister says it’s in Australia’s interest to speak out against abuses of power, such as the treatment of Uighur in Xinjiang
China Carriers to Debut Commercial 5G Nov. 1, Beijing News Says
China’s mobile carriers will begin offering 5G mobile services, which offer dramatically increased transmission speeds, for the first time to the public on Nov. 1, the Beijing News reported Friday.
Queensland student sues Chinese consul general, alleging he incited death threats
Drew Pavlou is seeking a retraction Xu Jie’s comments and an apology
China Is Leasing an Entire Pacific Island. Its Residents Are Shocked. (Published 2019)
What could Beijing want with Tulagi, where Allied forces fought a bloody battle with Japan in World War II? Some fear military ambitions.
Aussie unis ‘helping China spy’ with research deals
An explosive investigation has revealed direct links between Australian universities and Chinese groups associated with the Communist Party’s global spying and defence efforts.
