Last year consolidated the thaw that began under the Albanese government. Entering 2025, however, the Australia-China relationship will face growing uncertainties.

In May, 60 China scholars signed an open letter warning the Australian Research Council (ARC), the federal government's top non-medical research funding body, that the state of Australia's research on China had hit "crisis point".

Australia's Fortescue said on Wednesday that it would partner with a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Baowu Steel Group, the world's largest steelmaker, to address challenges in decarbonising the global steel industry.

The electric car price wars have renewed with increased intensity in 2025. Chery is the latest maker to slash thousands off its electric car as it tries to move stock.

The first electric vehicle priced under $30,000 is now on sale in Australia, with a stripped-back version of the Dolphin vehicle from Chinese carmaker BYD heading a growing list of lower-cost clean cars for Australia.

According to the China Geological Survey, China's breakthrough in lithium exploration has boosted its global share of lithium reserves from 6% in 2020 to 16.5% currently

Chinese electric vehicles are gaining traction in Australia but overall interest in EVs has dropped, new data suggests.

Chinese property developers are starting 2025 facing liquidation petitions and mountains of debt as the nation’s real estate crisis enters its fifth year

MELLET: Prime Minister, let's turn back to WA, where we're having our election in March. So, that's not ideal timing for a Federal election as well. Recently, our WA Electoral Commissioner said it risks being a very confusing time for voters. Can you give us any clarification about the date, and do you risk voter fatigue?

There’s something strange going on with the currency. Expect expensive overseas trips, takeover activity, more foreign buyers in the real estate market and a federal budget boost.