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Chinese Airlines Team Up to Attract Australian Tourists

Dec 20, 2016 07:00 PM EST

A signed agreement between China's tourism body and six of six of its airlines will see a boost in the tourism sector between China and Australia come 2017. This is after a Tuesday meeting of the China-Australia Year of Tourism 2017 program in Sydney.

Gina Rinehart, Shanghai CRED to Jointly Purchase Kidman Farm

Steve M.C. |

Dec 09, 2016 08:32 PM EST

After a long fought battle over ownership of S. Kidman and Co. Ltd, Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart, and her Chinese business associate were on Friday given the go ahead by the Australian government to purchase the farm.

China and Australia aims to boost trade and tourism by scratching off the flight limits allowed in both countries.

China, Australia Remove Air Passenger Restriction

S. Rina |

Dec 05, 2016 01:12 AM EST

China and Australia have agreed on Sunday to remove the restrictions imposed on the number of passengers flown between the two countries. The agreement is designed to increase the tourism as well as trade in the region.

The prices surged earlier this year after Chinese government’s announcement to curtail coal production by reducing operating days.

China to Change Policies for Stabilizing Coal Prices

S. Rina |

Dec 03, 2016 07:23 AM EST

Thermal coal saw wild swings in its prices this year. The prices surged earlier this year after Chinese government's announcement to curtail coal production by reducing operating days. The price level for Australian coal touched $100 a ton, the highest price in past four and a half years.

Chinese citizens could now apply for a 10-year multiple entry visa to Australia.

Australia Issues 10-Year Multi-Entry Tourist Visas to China

Charissa Echavez |

Nov 20, 2016 10:35 AM EST

Australia has officially granted a 10-year multi-entry tourist visa to Chinese visitors, the Embassy of China in Australia made the announcement on Saturday.

Two Australian natives plan to establish technology hubs in Cairns, Australia, to cater to left out groups including the indigenous, migrants, and those living with disabilities.

Indigenous-led Tech Hub to Open in Australia

Ivan Wanjiku |

Nov 08, 2016 09:21 PM EST

Australian natives Leigh Harris and Julie-Ann Lambourne want to create technology hubs led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, to help share digital skills and knowledge with communities in the city of Cairns, Australia.

According to a study, Sydney and Melbourne are the top spots for attracting Chinese investments.

Chinese Real Estate Investors Revive Fading Australian Market

S. Rina |

Nov 08, 2016 08:27 AM EST

Chinese investors are pouring millions into Australia's real estate market including agriculture lands. According to a study, Sydney and Melbourne are the top spots attracting Chinese investments. The investments are likely to continue over the next three years.

Australia, Indonesia Conduct Joint Patrols in Contested South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Nov 01, 2016 07:43 AM EDT

Invoking the 'freedom of navigation' principle. Australia has accepted Indonesia's request for joint naval patrols in the disputed South China Sea.

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop offered updates about ongoing dispute over the detention of Crown Resorts employees in China.

Fourth Australian Detained by China Not a Crown Resorts Employee

S. Rina |

Oct 30, 2016 12:00 PM EDT

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop offered updates about the ongoing dispute over the detention of Crown Resorts employees in China.

Australia has sent a private trade delegation to China, in order to boost bilateral ties with the country.

Australia sends largest private trade delegation to China

S. Rina |

Oct 23, 2016 11:49 AM EDT

Australia has sent a private trade delegation to China to boost their bilateral ties.

Quantum Computing Leap: 10-fold Boost in Stability Achieved with Dressed Qubit

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Oct 18, 2016 06:44 PM EDT

Building a quantum computer has been called the "space race of the 21st century."

China Warns Australia Over South China Sea.

Speak and Act Cautiously over South China Sea, China Tells Australia

Girish Shetti |

Oct 13, 2016 08:04 AM EDT

China on Wednesday said that it hopes Australia practices caution while speaking on the sensitive issue of South China Sea. The stern message was conveyed in a meeting between top defence officials of China and Australia in Beijing.

China Construction Boom Boosts Australia’s Iron Ore Forecast

S. Rina |

Oct 09, 2016 08:03 AM EDT

Australia increased its average iron ore forecast for 2016. The country now expects the price to be at $48.50 a tonne, up from its previous forecast of $44.20 a tonne.

Australian Companies Want Special Trade Deal With China Revoked Over Steel and Aluminium Dumping

Girish Shetti |

Sep 28, 2016 12:12 PM EDT

Australia's federal government is facing increasing pressure to revoke a special trade deal that allows Chinese companies access to the country market. Australia's big steel and aluminum manufacturers like Bluescope, Arrium and Capral are said to be among the companies heaping pressure on the government in light of Chinese steel and aluminum dumping.

US ‘surprised’ at China’s influence over Australia

US ‘Surprised’ Aboutt China’s Influence in Australia

Rina S. |

Sep 15, 2016 12:35 PM EDT

In an interview, the outgoing US ambassador to Australia John Berry said that the US is "surprised" about China's influence in Australian politics. Berry's statement comes after Australian Labor Senator Sam Dastyari resigned from the opposition frontbench last week after admitting to taking money from an education company linked to China. However, he did not break any law doing so.