Just take a look at what is happening to commodity exports…
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PC reveals the great greenhouse rip-off
There can no longer be any doubt — the Australia and overseas experiences shows an ETS is by far the cheapest way to cut emissions
War on the internet 2: those who Get It, and those who don’t
A closer look at government attacks on the internet shows some are far more effective and targeted than others. Many are driven by the interests of powerful stakeholders able to influence policy makers in preserving pre-digital sources of revenue or authority.
War on the internet: the key fronts
A widespread and in many ways concerted series of attack by governments on the internet is underway, one that has increased in scope and complexity since WikiLeaks humiliated the US government and social media helped fuel the Arab Spring.
Political snippets: A big GDP fall but no need to worry
What makes this downturn not a matter for real concern is that, with nature having been kinder since February, export growth is back on track so we are not on the verge of a recession as a casual glance at the figures might indicate.
Dog stand-off takes animal rights debate off the leash in China
A wide-ranging debate about animal rights in China has been ignited after a truck load of dogs “destined for the dinner table” were intercepted by activists, writes William Wan.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: International humanitarian law and Osama bin Laden
Crikey reads have their say.
Our shrinking asylum seeker problem
While Australia’s asylum seeker numbers fall, Labor is ensuring it will always lose the debate by remaining wedded to mandatory detention.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The death of Osama bin Laden
Crikey reads have their say.
Great Scott! China bans time travel movies
The Chinese government has responded to the growing popularity of time travel dramas by banishing them from screens. Why? Filmmakers are allegedly treating history in a frivolous way, China Hush reports.
Who you calling a human rights violator? China fights back
After criticism from the United States over human rights abuses and treatment of dissidents, China has fought back by publishing 7,500 words on human rights violations in the US, including racial discimrination and wrongful imprisonment.
China’s crackdown driven by economic stresses and an emboldened Left
China’s crackdown on dissent is only the culmination of a wave of repression by a government facing growing economic discontent.
Political snippets: The murky subject of tax reform
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey will perhaps have a little more sympathy with Treasurer Wayne Swan.
China’s return to the dark days
The recent turmoil in the Middle East may have triggered a new wave of repression in China, where citizens such as artist Ai Weiwei are being detained for voicing skeptical views about the government, writes Peter Foster.
China’s stop-start approach to economic growth
In an effort to counter “bad growth” Beijing often tries to restrain it, then panics and kicks it off again. It’s a rinse, dry and repeat process, writes Michael Pettis.
Could we have a Chinese Jetstar-like competitor?
There are some awesome implications in this morning’s announcement of a new memorandum of agreement between Australia and China on increased flights, being a 50% rise in available seats to China and a possible low-cost regional Chinese airline, reports Ben Sandilands.
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Call that an Opera House? This is an Opera House
Sydney Opera House appears to have been trumped by the stunning avant-garde architecture on display at China’s new Guangzhou Opera House, the latest materialization of the bold blueprints of designer Zaha Hadid.
Don’t put the brake on electric vehicles in Oz
The wheels aren’t just turning on the electric vehicle; the whole industry is accelerating thanks to a major new initiative by the Chinese government. Why is Australia getting left behind while China gets 10 million new electric vehicle car spaces? asks Alice Body.
The funny business of high profile faux pas
While warming up the crowd for Chinese President Hu Jintao’s only policy address in the US, Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent made a big boo-boo by ending his toast with the Japanese word “kanpai,” reports Michael Forsythe.
Is China playing favourites with Chicago?
Chinese President Hu Jintao’s trip to America includes a visit to Chicago, but why? Other cities like New York or Houston are just as appropriate, if not more. Evan Osnos explains why Chicago appears on the itinerary.
Two presidents, 200 new Boeings and one great big lie
The American media has been quick to nail Boeing and two presidents - Hu Jintao and Barack Obama - for pushing a great big lie about China ordering 200 new jet airliners. But not quick enough to prevent Boeing stock investors being ripped off by a spike caused by contrived euphoria, writes Ben Sandilands.
Still the yuan: China won’t budge on currency, warns about quantitative easing
Chinese President Hu Jintao has signalled that China is not about to budge on its exchange rate policy despite growing pressure, and has instead called on the United States to follow an internationally responsible monetary policy, writes Business Spectator’s Karen Maley.
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Selling communism for tourism
Red is far from dead in China. Instead, entrepreneurs in Yan’an are cashing in on the novelty and historical value of communism for tourists, from battle recreations to museums on Mao.
How miraculous will the Chinese economic miracle be?
The decision by China’s central bank to raise the one-year lending and deposit interest rate by 25 basis points should at least raise a little question mark about just how strong demand will be in the next couple of years for Australia’s minerals industries, writes Richard Farmer.
