Back in 2005, US economist Fred Bergsten coined the term “Group of 2” or “G2”, proposing a stronger partnership between what are now the world’s two largest economies – the United States and China. In the aftermath of the global financial crisis a few years later, economic cooperation between these two countries briefly […]
china
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s six‑day state visit to China began with a clear diplomatic and economic signal: re-engaging with Australia’s key trading partner while managing the delicate balance within its alliance with the United States. “It’s wonderful to be back here in Shanghai for my second visit to China as the […]
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he and Chinese Premier Li Qiang discussed improving military-to-military communications to avoid future incidents involving their armed forces in their wide-ranging meeting on Monday. This follows an encounter last year in which Australian Navy divers were targeted with sonar and one this year when […]
Australia’s largest export, iron ore, has long been a powerhouse of economic growth. Over the past two decades, its contribution to our national income has surged from just A$8 billion in 2005 to over A$124 billion today. But the Australian iron ore industry faces a major challenge as its biggest customers – China’s steel mills […]
Tesla Motors was once cruising comfortably in the fast lane as the world’s biggest electric vehicle manufacturer. But the road ahead is starting to look bumpy as CEO Elon Musk grapples with intensifying competition and operational challenges in China, the world’s largest EV market. Just a year ago, Tesla’s remarkable […]
