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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Darwin Port Tussle Highlights China-US Tension
Good morning, it's Angus here in Sydney. Here's what you need to know as we round out the week. Today's must-reads (listens): • Our podcast on the Port of Darwin showdown • How many RBA rate cuts? • Natural gas sector grapples with red tape In 2015, Chinese company Landbridge was awarded a 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin. Now, Australia wants to take it back and put it into local hands. This week on the Bloomberg Australia podcast, Rebecca Jones speaks to government reporter Ben Westcott and senior editor Chelsea Mes about why Beijing is speaking out against that decision, and what role the US might play.
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
The Global Tussle For The Port of Darwin
On this week's Australia Podcast: Host Rebecca Jones speaks to government reporter Ben Westcott and senior editor Chelsea Mes about the strategic significance of the Port of Darwin. Never miss an episode. Follow The Bloomberg Australia Podcast today. In 2015, Chinese company Landbridge was awarded a 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin. Now, Australia wants to take it back and put it into local hands. This week on the podcast, Rebecca Jones speaks to Ben Westcott and Chelsea Mes about why Beijing is speaking out against that decision, and what role the US might play.
Bloomberg
04-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
What's Next for Australia's PM Albanese After a Historic Re-Election
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has been re-elected for a second term — the nation's first leader in more than 20 years to win back-to-back elections. Ben Westcott explains the challenges that lay ahead for the Labor Party hero. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
22-02-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
China's Naval Drill Draws Cautious Response From Australia, NZ
By and Ben Westcott Save China's live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea triggered heightened concern but relatively muted criticism from the leaders of Australia and New Zealand on Saturday. The two smaller economies, which have been at odds with Beijing over strategic issues such as tensions in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, are highly dependent on the Asian nation for trade.
Bloomberg
20-02-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Chinese Warships Spotted Off Australia Coast
Three Chinese warships have been spotted in international waters off the coast of Sydney, likely testing diplomatic ties between Canberra and Beijing. Bloomberg Ben Westcott reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
