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Global economy
Trump wants to kill this fading giant. It might die anyway
The clock is ticking for the body that sets the rules for global trade. Even if Trump doesn’t get back in the White House, the outlook is grim.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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China relations
US Coast Guard boards Chinese fishing boats near Pacific island
Kiribati is considered strategic as it is relatively close to Hawaii and controls a 3.5 million square kilometre exclusive economic zone.
- by David Brunnstrom and Kirsty Needham
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Pacific diplomacy
Australia relieved by new Tuvalu PM, hopeful landmark treaty will hold
The Albanese government is confident Tuvalu will continue with a landmark climate and security pact struck with Australia last year, after electing a new leader.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Political leadership
In power, Keating was a gift. Now, at 80, he’s a tragedy
Paul Keating’s incredible economic chutzpah supercharged Australia’s prosperity. But he has become an apologist for China, and that may poison his legacy.
- by Peter Hartcher
Do China and the US need a ‘red telephone’ to prevent a war?
Australian politicians are being urged to play a more active role in preventing conflict between the world’s two main superpowers.
- by Matthew Knott
Online dump of Chinese hacking documents offers rare window into pervasive state surveillance
The trove catalogues apparent hacking activity and tools to spy on both Chinese and foreigners.
- by Frank Bajak and Dake Kang
Yang Hengjun will not appeal against suspended death sentence
The Australian’s family has lost hope that the Chinese legal system can deliver justice to the pro-democracy writer.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Opinion
Earnings season
The big money shift: How BHP is getting ready for the future
A dig into the mining giant’s numbers tells quite a story about the significant changes it has made to how it is spending the vast volumes of cash it is generating.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
US credibility with Australia on the line in its Ukraine funding decision, says Andrew Forrest
Forrest said the Australian public would begin to doubt if the US was a reliable ally if American leaders were seen to side with Russia on the issue of funding for Ukraine.
- by Rob Harris
Mining giants BHP, Rio and Fortescue to watch China as they post results
The health of China’s economy will be a key focus for investors when big miners BHP, Rio Tinto and Fortescue report their results this week.
- by Colin Kruger
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China relations
Palau urges Australia to push US for funding, warning China could force Pacific to ‘sacrifice’ Taiwan
The president of Palau Surangel Whipps says Beijing is pursuing its interests aggressively across the region and has called on Australia to intervene as the US falters.
- by Eryk Bagshaw