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1 minute read Sydney, Australia, Apr 22 (EFE).- Australian vetoed two agreements between China and the region of Victoria on projects related to the New Silk Road, a strategic plan of Beijing, by alleging the defense of its national interest. Canberra, which for the first time exercised the powers to veto agreements between the jurisdictions of the country and foreign nations, argued its decision announced last night by influencing “inconsistencies with foreign policy.” The agreements revoked between Victoria and China involved memoranda of understanding signed in 2018 and 2019, althoug...

SOURCE / ECONOMY Analysts say nation could hit back hard against provocations By GT staff reporters Published: Apr 22, 2021 09:23 PM Jacaranda blossoms are seen near Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, Oct. 22, 2020.(Photo: Xinhua) Another downward spiral in China-Australia relationship serves as a fresh warning to the Chinese corporate sector that their businesses will not be hijacked by the deterioration of the tensions, industry insiders told the Global Times on Thursday. Souring bilateral ties are already prompting Chinese businesses to think twice in their dealings with Australia...

Canberra given go-ahead to attack China On Wednesday, April 21, Australia terminated several agreements that had been concluded with China as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. The relations between the two countries worsened during the coronavirus epidemic, when Canberra, following Washington's example, demanded an "independent" investigation to find out the origin of the novel virus. In addition, Australia remains one of the most active critics of the policy of the Chinese authorities in relation to the Uyghurs and constantly evinces interest in rights and health of Australian journalis...

Australia says it killed state-China deals over national interest Al Jazeera English © Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne invoked a recently passed law to veto two agreements signed... Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne invoked a recently passed law to veto two agreements signed by the state of Victoria with China [File: Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo] Australia says a decision to cancel two deals between Victoria state and China on the Belt and Road Initiative was about ensuring consistency in foreign relations and was not aimed at any country. The Chinese embassy ...

We’re no cow to be exploited, says Chinese envoy Save Share China’s No. 2 diplomat in Australia says his country should not be considered a “cow” that can be exploited economically while also being plotted against to be slaughtered, in an indication that tensions between Canberra and Beijing show no sign of easing. Deputy head of mission Wang Xining also launched into a diatribe against Australia’s world-leading ban on Chinese technology company Huawei, saying intelligence officials should have an “open debate” with the company after Australia “connived...