Michael Smith
Financial Review
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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AUKUS announcement: Will Australia’s $368 billion nuclear submarine deal jeopardise the trade thaw with China?
The AUKUS deal and rising regional security fears underline the fragility of Australia’s economic ties with China. → Read More
Big business applauds China-Australia trade talks
Australian business and China’s state media have applauded welcomed improved trade ties despite ongoing security concerns. → Read More
China ‘highly concerned’ about security checks on firms in Australia
China says it has raised concerns about tighter security checks on its companies with the Albanese government. → Read More
China warns Australia fuelling military tensions under AUKUS
Suggestions the AUKUS partnership should expand to include Japan and India are a serious concern, China has said. → Read More
Why Japan isn’t ready yet to unmask
Unmasking Japan is unlikely to happen overnight even as the government removes guidance to wear masks indoors. → Read More
Chinese importers say Australian lobster trade could be back soon
Some of China’s biggest seafood traders say they expect to resume imports of Australian lobster as early as May. → Read More
China says Wong visit will help repair relations
China’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed Penny Wong’s visit to Beijing, which it says will help Australia and China shelve their differences and step up cooperation. → Read More
Taiwan’s president resigns as party leader after local election defeat
Taiwan’s ruling DPP suffered a sweeping local government electoral defeat on Saturday. → Read More
Top city tips from our man in Tokyo
Heading to Japan? Here’s our snap guide to this bustling and intriguing city. → Read More
China warns US B-52s in Australia will escalate tensions
China’s foreign ministry also said US plans to deploy the bombers in Australia will trigger an arms race. → Read More
Why the era of ‘get rich first’ is officially over in China
With zero-COVID around to stay and equity markets in freefall, China’s wealthy capitalists are leaving in droves. → Read More
China attacks Albanese’s security deal with Japan
China’s Foreign Ministry says Australia’s updated security agreement with Japan will provoke confrontation. → Read More
Japan farewells Shinzo Abe with mixed emotions
World leaders gathered for the funeral embark on a diplomatic blitz as thousands of people hold protests. → Read More
China says willing to work with Australia after Wong meeting
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Beijing is willing to work with Australia to repair ties. → Read More
Australia eyes more clean energy deals with Japan
Trade Minister Don Farrell hopes the two nations will strengthen co-operation in the energy sector. → Read More
China says Taiwan reunification is unstoppable
They are justified and necessary actions to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity, says Beijing. → Read More
Shinzo Abe in critical condition after being shot
The former Japanese prime minister is in a critical condition after being shot at an election rally, in an attacked that has shocked a country with little gun crime and halted campaigning ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary polls. → Read More
Australian envoy met with senior Chinese official amid renewed tensions
Top Chinese official meets Australian ambassador in the latest signs of a diplomatic thaw → Read More
Xi defends Hong Kong clampdown as new leader sworn in
China’s president swore in Hong Kong’s new leader at a ceremony marking 25 years since the end of British rule. → Read More
China defiant on Australian trade sanctions
China’s Foreign Ministry says its sanctions on Australian exports are legal and ‘beyond reproach’. → Read More