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China’s economy is no longer booming. How will that impact Australia?

Jason Murphy — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 03:31:30 +0000

The falling price of new homes in many Chinese cities is worth watching.

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When an experienced ambassador to China speaks on AUKUS, we should listen

Wanning Sun — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:39:34 +0000

Ross Garnaut has cautioned Australia against putting all its eggs in the AUKUS basket at a time when relations with China are growing ever more important.

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The Olympics doesn’t just mirror geopolitics; it is geopolitics

Wanning Sun — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:56:12 +0000

To any keen observers of the political rivalry between the United States and China, the symbolism of their tied Olympic gold medal tally cannot be overstated.

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My high school group chats light up with memories of VP nominee Tim Walz (including his fear of fireworks)

Wing Kuang — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:29:42 +0000

'According to Ms Pang, Walz was the first foreign teacher assigned by the local government to teach English at our school.'

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You don’t have to be a Sinophile to know Keating’s right about AUKUS

Bernard Keane — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:48:29 +0000

The ex-PM is the only person offering a convincing explanation of AUKUS. And it's a damning one.

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US recession fears a J-Horror jump scare for markets caught out on rates

Glenn Dyer — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:08:13 +0000

The panic about a possible US recession is more about markets being caught short by an interest rate rise than it is about the real economy.

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Deadly blaze at reporter’s home highlights danger faced by journalists in Indonesia

Anton Nilsson — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:44:23 +0000

There were 89 attacks against Indonesian journalists in 2023 alone.

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Why are Cheng Lei’s shades of grey not newsworthy?

Wanning Sun — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:32:27 +0000

Sometimes a good clue to our media’s mindset is not what they tell us, but what they do not.

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A curious Oz columnist, a lucky lobster, and what do AFL players think of Gil’s new gambling gig?

Daanyal Saeed — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 01:14:39 +0000

Plus: a less than smooth visit to Australia for Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

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Australians believe AUKUS will protect them from China. What’s the media’s role?

Wanning Sun — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 01:16:42 +0000

A new poll reveals half of Australians believe AUKUS will help keep Australia safe from China, with many seeing an imminent conflict possible. The media's fingerprints are everywhere.

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