Tag: China

Four Australians Found Safe in Nepal—But 38 Are Still Missing

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage -
Four more Australians have been found safe following devastating floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. Five Australian citizens have now...

Why is China betting big on BRICS? Chinese President Xi’s India visit sends a global signal!

Asia Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ Chinese President Xi Jinping’s possible visit to India for the BRICS summit could mark an important...

Why uncertainty’s the new normal for Australia

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
CommBank Chief Economist Luke Yeaman says that economic shocks are becoming more frequent, although Australian households seem to be...

Pacific Nations Divided Over China Missile Test

Pacific Sharya Christiana -
The growing divisions the Pacific is now facing due to China’s recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific have...

The Pacific’s Strategic Chessboard Just Changed—And the Solomon Islands Is Making the Next Move

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
The geopolitical competition over influence in the Pacific may be entering a new stage. The Solomon Islands looks to...

Why Trump’s Latest Tariffs Are Facing Opposition From Australia, Japan, China and Other Trade Partners

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs drew immediate objections from America’s trading partners. They...
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Lake Malawi to Receive 4 New Vessels Under China-Backed Transport Deal

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
Malawi has taken a significant step toward modernising its inland water transport network. This was after signing a memorandum...

China Accelerates Government Infrastructure Spending Plan as Economic Growth Faces Pressure

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Economists and one government adviser predicted that China may stabilise its economic growth during this year. This is by...

Why New Zealand Is Weighing the Cost of Joining the Pacific’s New Defense Alliance

Lead_Story Asanga Divulweva -
July 13, 2026 – As New Zealand's inclination to join the newly created Ocean of Peace Alliance emerges, New...

Can Canada Secure Tariff Relief for Canola and Peas as Trade Talks with China Resume?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu states that the negotiating table will include more relief from Beijing's tariffs on Canadian...

Why Did China Test a Missile Hours After the Australia-Fiji Alliance?

Lead_Story Senuri Vithanage -
China has carried out a test of a long-range ballistic missile, sending it into the Pacific Ocean with a...

Chinese EV Giants Use Canada as Launchpad for Future U.S. Market Entry

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Just 2 weeks after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in January ’26 that he may permit limited electric-vehicle...

New Zealand Bets Millions on a Tourism Comeback—Can Global Marketing Unlock a New Economic Boom?

Pacific Asanga Divulweva -
The tourism industry of New Zealand is receiving considerable assistance to restore its strength with an initial boost of...

The Airport Nobody Wanted Is Now the Prize Everyone Wants: Why Mattala Is at the Center of a High-Stakes Investment Race

Aviation Asanga Divulweva -
Recently, the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has gotten a lot of attention again. After the government of Sri Lanka...

Canada may double exports to China

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Friday, 29 May ’26, that Canada may surpass its goal...

South Africa Unlocks Tariff-Free Trade with China, Creating New Export Opportunities

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced on Sunday, 31 May ’26, that it will commence issuing rules of...