Africa contributes the least of any continent to climate change – but it also has the least resources to manage it.
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Scenarios on global trends over the next 20 years point to some serious challenges for Africa. Whatever actually happens, it’s important for the continent to put in place mitigation strategies.
Laying the groundwork. Workers prepare for this week’s meeting.
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The world economy needs China, but Beijing has needs of its own. No wonder the leadership is putting so much effort into a year of negotiation.
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With restaurants and retailers alone ringing up US$100 billion in sales, Chinese New Year is the world’s biggest consumer holiday.
China’s long march to economic reform is underway.
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China posted its lowest annual GDP growth since 1990 – at 6.9% – but it’s not cause for undue concern.
More than one million Chinese tourists arrived in Australia last year and data suggests this could grow.
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Growth in China’s services sector remains solid, a good sign for Australia.
Difficult days: a trader checks her phone on the trading floor at the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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The best way to stabilise China’s volatile stock market is to establish and broaden linkages with other stock markets.
Closed for business.
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The Shanghai composite index is proving to be one of the most volatile markets in the world and government regulation is having some unforeseen effects.
The spotlight remains on Chinese President Xi Jinping as the country prepares to release its next five-year plan.
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China’s transition to a consumer-based economy offers opportunities for private investors, but more financial reform is needed to open them up.
Continued prosperity is part of the unwritten contract between China and her people.
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As China moves towards a ‘new normal’ on economic growth, it will use its five-year plan to promote sustainable growth.
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The move to a ‘two-child policy’ is unlikely to boost population growth, which has been stalling for years now.
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China’s economy is stuttering and the slowdown is set to continue.
Chinalco is one of a number of state-owned enterprises the Communist Party is hoping to overhaul.
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China has signalled a plan to slim down its state-owned enterprises, but there’s no sign yet it’s willing to give up any real control.
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The Chinese stock market plays a very different role in its economy to Western markets.
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China’s slowdown will cast a long shadow for global economic growth from the Americas to Australia.
A dragon market?
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For all its muscle, the Chinese government could make the problem worse by intervening in the stock market.
Experiencing the bane of an 8% drop in a single day.
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Shadow banking has helped fuel continued Chinese economic growth. But it could come back to bite if not brought into line.
A Chinese woman walks past a mural that says ‘China dream, my dream’.
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Chinese investors are learning to respect the power of the market, but the banking sector should know better.
Bad news for Chinese stock investors.
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Why the Shanghai stock exchange should be thought of more as a casino than as a proper stock market.
The latest coal mine approved in Australia is destined for exports.
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Experts respond to the recently-approved Shenhua Watermark coal mine.
Australian food exports, like beef, are regarded by Chinese buyers as clean and safe.
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Australia’s emerging agriculture boom can last much longer than the mining boom – but the industry needs policies that will encourage investment.