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Australia took on China. Did it get it right?

New York Times: Australia wrestles with consequences of sharp turn in policy and tone.

Power outages hit China, threatening economy and Christmas

New York Times: High demand and soaring energy prices force some factories to shut down.

How China plans to avert an Evergrande financial crisis

New York Times: Control of banking system gives Beijing tools to stop a broader collapse.

Bitcoin plunges after crackdown from China

The price of Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged sharply after a statement by Beijing.

Great Wall of Lights: China's sea power on Darwin's doorstep

Chinese vessels sail halfway across the globe to lure the elusive Humboldt squid.

Zespri on full alert as China finds Covid on a fruit sample

Zespri taking matter "extremely seriously".

Taiwan applies to join CPTPP

The application was made six days after China's.

Liam Dann: Phew! Market meltdown averted - for now

Cool words from US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell have eased investor fears.

Single mum lost $200k to scammers posing as Chinese officials

All up Wendy paid $200,000 in five transfers.

Editorial: Aukus - awkward name, awkward first steps

EDITORIAL: Momentum appears to be towards more tension that could spill into conflict.

Chinese housing giant unable to pay debts; could wreck global economy

Evergrande, a property developer, has $447b of unpaid debt and is struggling to pay.

The sharp US pivot to Asia is throwing Europe off balance

New York Times: European leaders are being asked which side they're on.

Preparing for war between US and China - what it means for NZ and Australia

Opinions on war range from very high to unlikely but NZ partners are gearing up for it.

China applies to join Pacific trade pact abandoned by Donald Trump

China has applied to join an 11-nation Asia-Pacific free trade group.

Dutton's blunt warning over prospect of war with China

AUS Defence Minister raises issue of Taiwan's sovereignty as the most likely flashpoint.

How AUKUS alliance will reshape the Pacific

The alliance will see a reshaping of relations in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.