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1 – 9 of 9New Zealand's main political parties are divided on TPP ratification, which marks the first such division on a trade agreement in 40 years. The main opposition Labour party has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210004
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The bill went through its first reading the same day, with no amendments tabled by the opposition. The bill will now be considered by the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256315
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Reaching an agreement with the UK government will support Australia’s efforts to secure new markets for goods affected by political tensions with China, but early benefits once…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262754
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The bill comes as the federal government is increasingly concerned about Chinese political and economic influence in Australia; Beijing has criticised Canberra in recent months…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258651
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Although a victory in the short term for Abbott, the narrow margin will only intensify doubts about his long-term prospects as party leader and as prime minister. The challenge…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197539
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For New Zealand, the agreement is a critical addition to its FTAs, which include the yet-to-be-ratified Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTTP). For the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235586
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Since it effectively criminalises dissent against China’s ruling Communist Party, there are growing concerns about how it might impact the city’s business environment. The loss of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254900
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London's actions drew a harsh, if unofficial, reaction from the White House. It underscores the growing rivalry between the United States and China over the changing architecture…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB198375
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The country's nascent mining sector is encountering both challenges and new opportunities as large-scale mining operations come in. Last month, four companies were granted…