China relations
‘We have tried everything’: Plane breakdown forces German foreign minister to cancel Australia trip
Annalena Baerbock’s trip was designed to deepen Germany and Australia’s collaboration in supporting Ukraine and in dealing with China.
- by Latika Bourke
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Penfolds maker tweaks shipments as it eyes end of Chinese tariffs
Treasury Wine Estates took a profit hit despite raising prices for several of its brands as demand for budget wines such as 19 Crimes and Wolf Blass faltered.
- by Jessica Yun
‘It’s dangerous’: Top general alarmed China won’t take US commanders’ calls
One of America’s top military officials says he believes China’s military is becoming dangerously arrogant and is risking a conflict through miscalculation.
- by Matthew Knott
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Trade
Removing Chinese tariffs on wine a tougher fight than barley, trade minister warns
Trade Minister Don Farrell hosted his New Zealand counterpart at his South Australia winery to build on their existing trade partnership.
- by Latika Bourke
Cheng Lei has spent three years in a Beijing jail. This is her message to Australia
“This is a love letter to 25 million people and 7 million square kilometres of land, abundant nature, beauty and space.”
- by Eryk Bagshaw
‘Another positive step’: Chinese tour groups to return to Australia
Beijing has issued a new list of approved travel destinations. The decision follows a three-year hiatus and come despite threats of a long-term boycott.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Rudd warns risk of war in our region is ‘not a theory’
In a sweeping speech while unveiling his official portrait, the former PM also urged Australians to resist fearmongering about a Voice to parliament.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Trade wars
Higher and higher: America keeps raising its fence against China
Concerned about the transfer of know-how for military or intelligence-gathering applications, the Biden administration restricts investments by US firms in Chinese tech companies.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
South China Sea
Why Putin is losing his war, and Xi is winning his
Putin chose to launch a kinetic war to expand his territory. Xi chose “grey zone” warfare – distinctly aggressive, but without firing a shot.
- by Peter Hartcher
Albanese overhauls aid program to counter China, flags Xi Jinping meeting
Australia is seeking to offer Pacific and South-East Asian nations an appealing alternative to Beijing’s controversial Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.
- by Matthew Knott
A slow recovery: Growers set sights on removal of China’s wine tariff
Wine producers are optimistic China’s wine tariff will be the next to be removed following the backdown on barley, but warn sellers will be cautious about an overreliance on the Chinese market.
- by Amber Schultz and Paul Sakkal