Tonga, a New Ally in the Fight Against China’s Debt Trap
The small island nation doesn’t want to pay back the money it owes Beijing. Nor do its neighbors.
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Articulating Australia’s Interests
The prime minister’s recent speech was not so kind to China, despite reports to the contrary.
Global Shipping Is Collateral Damage in the Coming Trade Wars
Yet the industry has proved highly adaptable in past crises.
The South Pacific: Aligned Against China
Australia is the region’s major power, but now there are signs of life from New Zealand.
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Australia Defends Its Turf Against China
Islands mostly forgotten since World War II are the subject of intense competition once again.
Australia Weighs Its Relationships With the US, China
For Australia, the dilemma ultimately comes down to the fact that its key security partner is at odds with its top economic partner.
2017 Forecast: Year-end Report Card
Dec. 21, 2017 It’s time to look back on how we fared this year.