Xi's message of openness clashes with reality at home
While Davos applauded Xi's call for open trade and investment, the elephant in the room was China's lack of regard for basic human rights.
Defeating ISIS Trump's top priority
President Donald Trump will make defeating ISIS his top foreign policy goal, according a policy statement published on the White House website.
China, not Russia, is main challenge
China-bashing is a regular feature of American presidential campaigns.
Xi waxes poetic on globalisation in Davos debut
Chinese President Xi Jinping says "no country would emerge the winner from a trade war" as he mounted a strident defence of globalisation.
Xi Jinping turns Davos upside down
China's president is the poetry-spouting high priest at globalisation's annual jamboree, while the US is nowhere to be seen.
China halts construction of 85 coal-fired power stations
In an effort to limit air pollution and halt wasteful construction, China has suspended construction of 85 coal-fired power stations
Leaders agree to step up military co-operation
The prime ministers of Australia and Japan have agreed to step up military co-operation against a backdrop of heightened regional uncertainty.
Sanctions against Russia may go: Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will keep sanctions against Russia for "a period of time" but wouldn't commit to the "on China" policy.
Turnbull talks up free trade
Malcolm Turnbull has urged resistance to protectionism, reaffirming his commitment to the Trans Pacific-Partnership trade agreement.
Australia and Japan need each other
The speed of developments is overtaking sound judgment.
Keating slams 'ludicrous' US stance on China
Paul Keating has urged Australia to distance itself from incoming US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's dangerous position on the South Chin...
