The Conversation

China reportedly wants to do more deals in its own currency. Australia’s banks aren’t ready

In October, media reports suggested mining giant BHP had accepted a deal to settle about a third of its spot iron ore sales to Chinese customers in China’s own currency, the renminbi (RMB), rather ...
CNBC

Australia and China: Trade flows and security tensions shape ties

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in Shanghai on Saturday for a six-day visit to three Chinese cities. Regional security tensions and economic ties are likely to dominate talks.
Reuters

US-Australia rare earths deal is a start but won't shake China dominance any time soon

SYDNEY, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's backing of Australia's critical minerals will bring much-needed financial support to the industry, but experts say the U.S. president will have to wait longer ...
The New York Times

Australian Leader’s Bonhomie in China Belies Delicate Balancing Act

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is trying to deepen ties with China, his country’s biggest trading partner, while being under pressure from the United States. By Victoria Kim and David Pierson ...