China trade block drop on cards as premier visits
The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.
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Biden sharply hikes tariffs on Chinese chips and cars
The US will slap steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports ranging from cars and computer chips to critical minerals in a bid by President Joe Biden to woo voters.
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‘Unsafe future’: Australia commits to decades more gas
Critics say a plan to lock in gas as a long-term source of energy and export revenue will damage the environment and blow up Australia's climate targets.
Cattle group to fight EU’s beefed up deforestation laws
Cattle producers will come up their own version of deforestation ahead of tough new EU laws, but conservationists warn it threatens to exacerbate the problem.
Aussie mining ‘under assault’ from China: US ambassador
Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has taken aim at China's "unchecked exploitation" of Indonesia and other nations that risks destroying the supply of clean minerals.
New Zealand defies China on AUKUS, Pacific engagement
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to visit China after an invitation from visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project
The federal government has continued its big spend-up in the Northern Territory with a funding package of up to $840 million for a rare earths mining project.
First person jailed under foreign interference laws
A former Liberal Party candidate will be jailed for at least a year after becoming the first person in Australia found guilty under foreign interference laws.
Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue
High prices and loyal Chinese demand for Fortescue Group's iron ore has delivered a stellar profit and cash pile to bankroll ambitious emission-busting plans.
Exports to China soar to $17bn as trade barriers fall
Australia has sent a record amount of agricultural exports to China as trade barriers fall following a thawing of relations between the two countries.
China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support
The Chinese ambassador is seeking to meet with Australian officials to raise objections to statements of support for Taiwan's democratic election.
Houthi ships sunk as US repels attack on cargo vessel
Three Houthi ships have been sunk and ten militants killed by US forces repelling an attack on a container vessel in the Red Sea.
NZ PM Luxon visits Australia for security talks
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to touch down in Sydney for talks with Anthony Albanese, the Kiwi leader's debut on the international stage.
‘A real solid’: NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move
Chris Luxon is set to represent New Zealand overseas for the first time, with the prime minister to visit Australia counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.
PNG to recruit Australia police in security deal
Papua New Guinea's minister of state Justin Tkatchenko says Australian police officers 'can help us out considerably' under a new security deal.
China foreign influence trial over $37k donation begins
The first trial to test Australia's foreign interference laws, involving alleged planned political gain over a $37,000 donation, has begun in Melbourne.
Biden says real progress, deals in talks with Xi
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have shaken hands as they met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
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Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit
Officials from the 12 Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership countries have met in San Francisco on the sidelines of APEC.
Albanese welcomes China-US talks on ‘guardrails’
Anthony Albanese says a meeting between the US and Chinese leaders is an important step forward in improving global security.
Climate, trade on agenda for Albanese at APEC summit
Anthony Albanese is heading to the United States for the APEC summit where all eyes will be on a highly anticipated meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.
Biden, Xi to meet as US-China tensions grind on
US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping have landed in San Francisco for the APEC summit as they prepared for their first engagement in a year.
China trade ban may be unwrapped in time for Christmas
China could lift punitive trade bans on Australian exports in time for Christmas as the Albanese government works to steady the diplomatic relationship.
‘Differences shouldn’t define us’: PM wraps up in China
Anthony Albanese is finishing his historic trip to China by reflecting on the importance of diplomacy as the world navigates serious challenges ahead.
PM tells China ‘we value WTO trade rules framework’
Anthony Albanese says any country, including China, that wants to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership must be ready to meet its high standards.
China, Australia on right path, Xi tells Albanese
Australia's Prime MInister Anthony Albanese and China's leader Xi Jinping have hailed the improved relations between the two countries as positive and healthy.
Guard of honour as Albanese meets Chinese premier
A ceremonial guard of honour has welcomed Anthony Albanese as he met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
Pact puts handbrake on ‘defining technology of our age’
A pact on artificial intelligence is intended to protect people from harm without stifling breakthroughs in vaccines, computing and defence.
Prime minister receives red carpet welcome in China
Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to visit China since 2016, touching down in Shanghai to a red carpet welcome.
No quick fix to remaining tariffs ahead of China visit
China's remaining tariffs on Australian products won't be removed immediately despite the prime minister's upcoming visit, Murray Watt says.
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Extra $2b to finance critical minerals ‘lacks ambition’
An extra $2 billion for the critical minerals supply chain will form part of the Albanese government's plan to support allies and overhaul the economy.
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Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future
The prime minister's visit to the United States has unlocked a $5 billion deal with tech giant Microsoft to build a cyber shield and upskill Australians.