The Economist

Australia’s ambitious new push to counter China

O n October 6th the prime ministers of Australia and Papua New Guinea stood side by side, buffeted by gusts of westerly wind ...
The Diplomat

The China Factor in Australia-US Relations

The U.S. military still commands unmatched global reach, yet the margin of advantage over China is no longer as assured as it ...

Australia to Manage Engagement With US and China, Treasurer Says

Australia is capable of engaging with the Trump administration while stabilizing relations with China, Treasurer Jim Chalmers ...

BHP vs China Inc: What the iron ore dispute says about Australia's present and future

The resolution of negotiations between Australian mining giant BHP and China's state-backed iron ore buyer China Mineral Resources Group could reshape not just the resources industry, but also ...
The New York Times

Why Dozens of Gleaming S.U.V.s Were Gifted to an Island Nation

All around Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands and host of a regional summit, are not-so-subtle hints of donor nations competing for hearts and minds. By Victoria Kim Victoria Kim took taxis ...

How the Australia mineral deal plays into U.S. relations with China

President Trump met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to sign an agreement on rare earth minerals and discuss ...
U.S. News & World Report

Australia PM Concerned About China's Reported Pause on BHP Iron Ore Purchases

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday he was concerned about a report that China's state iron ore buyer had taken steps to pause purchases of iron ore ...