China
Opinion
Opinion
Why the Chinese are cheerful about the future
They live in a dictatorship, but the Chinese are among the most optimistic people in the world.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Politics
China changes its rules for leaders, prompting talk of Mao
What has worked for the past 35 years of China's rise has been changed, and the world is going to have to get used to it.
- by KIRSTY NEEDHAM
China
Julie Bishop says indefinite leadership of Xi Jinping 'China's affair'
As China clears the way for President Xi Jinping to stay in power, Australian Foreign Minister describes him as “a very effective leader”.
- by David Wroe
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Donald Trump
China trying to enforce claim to South China Sea: Trump advisor
China is turning its newly-built islands in the South China Sea into bases so it can enforce its claim to own the entire international waterway.
- by Peter Hartcher
Xi Jinping forever? China to lift limit on president's term
China is set to lift the limit on a president serving a maximum of two terms, potentially paving the way for Xi Jinping to continue in power.
- by KIRSTY NEEDHAM
China
US sanctions on North Korea anger China
China has reacted with anger to new US sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on nuclear-equipped North Korea, saying the unilateral targeting of Chinese firms and people risked harming co-operation on the problem.
- by Ben Blanchard
Donald Trump
Donald Trump sets up test for Malcolm Turnbull over China
“The relationship we have with Australia is a terrific relationship and probably stronger now than ever before."
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Opinion
Australia's critical role in fighting weapons of influence
Global cooperation is needed to understand and combat the tools Russia and China are using to subvert democratic values.
- by Bob Seely
Life insurance
Regulators seizes Chinese insurer which paid $2.5b for Waldorf Astoria
Insurance giant that tried to bail out Jared Kushner has been taken over by Chinese regulators and its chairman charged with economic crimes.
- by KIRSTY NEEDHAM
SMB Marketing
China's funeral strippers facing crackdown on 'vulgar performances'
China has launched its latest crackdown against a phenomenon which just won’t seem to die in rural areas – funeral strippers.
- by Neil Connor
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Alexander Downer
Australia and UK must combat Chinese and Russian interference says Tory MP
A prominent Tory calls for Australia and the UK to work closely together to combat foreign interference into Western democracies.
- by Latika Bourke