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. AAP · Nov 2, 2023
The Maoist Roots of Xi’s Economic Dilemma Beijing needs domestic consumers to spend more, but the Chinese president’s ideology is getting in the way. Foreign Policy · Nov 2, 2023
China bids farewell to former premier Li Keqiang at Beijing funeral President Xi Jinping, Chinese Politburo members, and crowds of citizens paid their last respects. Al Jazeera · Nov 2, 2023
Albanese to raise human rights and trade with Xi in first China visit by Australian PM since 2016 Ahead of trip signalling emergence from diplomatic deep freeze, Albanese also calls on Beijing to again allow Australian journalists to report from mainland The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2023
Li Keqiang funeral in China brings out crowds despite suppression effort Police line road amid strictly controlled public tributes to premier once seen as antidote to authoritarian Xi Jinping The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023
Crowds gather near state funeral home as China's former Premier Li Keqiang is being put to rest Hundreds of people have gathered near a state funeral home as China's former premier Li Keqiang is being put to rest The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
Halloween costumes in Shanghai poke fun at Chinese authorities People dress as Covid workers, surveillance cameras and Winnie-the-Pooh, a reference to Xi Jinping The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023
First Thing: Rafah crossing open to people for limited evacuation from Gaza Border crossing open for first time in weeks to allow evacuation of injured Palestinians and foreign passport holders. Plus, one man’s search for the world’s greatest sandwich The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023
Australian prime minister to raise imprisoned democracy blogger during China visit Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will raise the plight of a detained Australian democracy blogger with Chinese leaders during his visit to China The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
China Stands Ready to Partner With Russia on Security Threats, Military Official Says Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia made the remark during the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum Caixin Global · Nov 1, 2023
Yang Hengjun’s family urges Albanese to negotiate with China for jailed Australian writer’s release Democracy activist ‘hasn’t enjoyed any direct sunlight for over four years’ and his children fear their father risks being left to die in a Chinese prison The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023
China’s censors warn against ‘effusive comments’ while mourning Li Keqiang Censors are on the the lookout for criticism of President Xi Jinping disguised as praise for the former premier. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023
Remains of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang to be cremated and flags to be lowered State media report the remains of former Chinese premier Li Keqiang are to be cremated on Thursday, with flags around the country to be flown at half-staff to mourn the official who helped guide the world's second-largest economy for a decade The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
PM talks up trade breakthrough ahead of China trip With removing trade blockages high on the agenda, Anthony Albanese says he won't avoid the difficult questions when he meets with China's president. AAP · Oct 30, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 China’s billionaires looking to move their cash, and themselves, out Crackdowns on financiers, roiling political climate and slowing economy under Xi Jinping has many seeking exit plans
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 California's Newsom plays hardball in China, collides with student during schoolyard basketball game California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent trip to China was highlighted by a surprise meeting with leader Xi Jinping
The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023 Towards stabilisation of U.S.-China ties In this time of war, the quiet U.S.-China dialogue is a significant factor for peace
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 China seeks to stifle public grief for former premier Li Keqiang Censorship targets ‘overly effusive’ comments, gatherings or references to Li’s views on economic reform
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 Elon Musk to attend Rishi Sunak’s AI safety summit in Bletchley Park Attendance of X owner is a boost for the event, which has been snubbed by Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 China holds major financial conference as leaders maneuver to get slowing economy back on track China’s leaders are expected to search for ways to mend the country's fractured property market, create jobs for millions of unemployed youths and spur faster growth in a meeting that reportedly began Monday in Beijing
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 China's foreign minister says Xi-Biden meeting in San Francisco would not be 'smooth-sailing' China’s foreign minister says the road to an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and U_S_ President Joe Biden would not be “smooth-sailing."
The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2023 Two dead in light plane crash in Queensland – as it happened This blog is now closed
Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2023 Can Europe's Global Gateway out-rival China's Belt and Road? This week the EU invited 16 leaders from the developing world to mark the first Global Gateway forum – Brussels' answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a massive project aimed at building infrastructure across the globe and gaining political influence.
Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023 Will the Israel-Hamas war upend China’s Middle East ambitions? The war threatens to thwart Beijing’s hopes of emerging as a key mediator and alternative to the US in the region.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2023 Joe Biden and Xi Jinping meeting a step closer, says US US president and senior aides meet with Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, after which White House says it is ‘working towards’ top-level talks