Barricades, panic buying and empty streets are some scenes from Shanghai as China’s most populous city imposed a new lockdown. Offices and factories – including Tesla’s – were affected by Continue Reading
According to official data, as many as a third of farmers in northeastern Jilin, Liaoning and Heilongjiang provinces have insufficient agricultural inputs after authorities sealed off villages to fight the Continue Reading
Russia’s war in Ukraine has put China in a somewhat precarious position. Russia is an important energy (trade) partner to Beijing. Russia’s total trade with China pales in comparison to Continue Reading
There is a soaring demand for Australia’s gas resources, pushing exports to record levels and helping fund public services and infrastructure. A new report illustrates the soaring demand for Australia’s Continue Reading
The volunteers in full protective gear — called big whites here in China — have packed up and moved on for the day; the apartment complex where I live is Continue Reading
Chinese authorities have extended their lockdown of Shanghai to cover all its 25 million people after a fresh surge in Covid cases. Until now, there had been separate measures for Continue Reading
High prices dampen battery metals demand Facing a fresh wave of COVID-19 outbreaks , China’s strict lockdown measures are dealing a huge blow to the NEV industry, just two weeks Continue Reading
China’s top liquefied natural gas importers are cautiously looking to purchase additional Russian shipments that have been shunned by the market in a bid to take advantage of cheap prices. Continue Reading
Australia’s mining and energy export earnings are forecast to reach a record A$425 billion ($318 billion) in 2021-22, although prices of its key iron ore shipments are expected to ease, Continue Reading
Western diplomats have expressed concern about separating children from their parents as part of COVID curbs – a situation that has arisen in Shanghai as the government tries to stamp Continue Reading
