Canberra is close to an agreement with Beijing that would allow Australian suppliers to ship five trial canola cargoes to China, sources familiar with the matter said, a move towards ending a years-long freeze in the trade.

Responding to a question regarding Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China and related business activities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Wednesday that China consistently views economic and trade cooperation as the cornerstone of China-Australia relations and is willing to work with Australia to provide a fair,

Israel struck Syria’s military headquarters in Damascus on Wednesday and moved more troops to the border area in a bid, officials said, to prevent attacks against the Syrian Druze community.

Major miner BHP said it is too costly for Australia to build a "green iron" industry, even after the country and China agreed this week to jointly work to decarbonise the steel supply chain, responsible for nearly a tenth of global emissions.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia values its relationship with China and will approach it in a “calm and consistent” manner, during opening remarks at a meeting with President Xi Jinping.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been serenaded with warmth, reverence and classic Australian rock music in Beijing, but critics have warned the tune is off key.

Major miner BHP has said it is too costly for Australia to build a "green iron" industry after the country and China agreed this week to jointly work to decarbonise the steel supply chain, responsible for nearly a tenth of global emissions.

The Talisman Sabre exercises’ importance has increased each year, as China has emerged as a regional and aspiring global maritime power.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raised concerns about recent Chinese live fire exercises near his country in a meeting with Xi Jinping as China’s president urged the two sides to build on a “turnaround” in their relationship.

Photo: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited giant panda Fu Ni in Chengdu on Thursday, who returned to China from Australi