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China's Xi boosts Asian trade ties amid US tariff spat

China's Xi boosts Asian trade ties amid US tariff spat

President Xi Jinping has warned there are no winners in trade wars as he begins an Asian tour aimed at consolidating relations with China's neighbours.

China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

"The US ... threat to escalate tariffs against China is a mistake on top of a mistake ... again exposing the American side's blackmailing nature," China says.

'Economic bullying': China hits out at US protectionism

'Economic bullying': China hits out at US protectionism

'Economic bullying': China hits out at US protectionism

'Economic bullying': China hits out at US protectionism

China's foreign affairs spokesman says the US tariffs are "a typical act of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying".

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Australian teams collect minor Hong Kong sevens medals

Australian teams collect minor Hong Kong sevens medals

Both Australia sides have picked up medals at the Hong Kong Sevens, with the women losing the final to New Zealand and men claiming bronze at the famous event.

Try machine Levi back to set Aussie record in Hong Kong

Try machine Levi back to set Aussie record in Hong Kong

Sevens flyer Maddison Levi has become the all-time top try scorer in the country's rugby annals at the age of just 22 in Hong Kong.

Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes

Socceroos to embrace cut-throat Japan, Saudi clashes

Australia claimed a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over China to close in on the 2026 tourney, but coach Tony Popovic wants more against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Composed Teague "super stoked" at first Socceroos start

Composed Teague "super stoked" at first Socceroos start

Melbourne Victory's Ryan Teague made his Socceroos debut in the 2026 World Cup qualifying win against China, and fully justified Tony Popovic's faith in him.

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Piastri's next quest: a 24th birthday drive to remember

Piastri's next quest: a 24th birthday drive to remember

Piastri's next quest: a 24th birthday drive to remember

Piastri's next quest: a 24th birthday drive to remember

Oscar Piastri, fresh from his best weekend yet in F1, has next set his sights on becoming only the third driver ever to win a grand prix on his birthday.

Socceroo Boyle eyes World Cup spot but not as vibes man

Socceroo Boyle eyes World Cup spot but not as vibes man

Socceroo Boyle eyes World Cup spot but not as vibes man

Socceroo Boyle eyes World Cup spot but not as vibes man

Injury meant Martin Boyle missed the 2022 World Cup, which has only fuelled his quest to help Australia to next year's tournament.

Popovic's Socceroos aiming for strong start in China

Popovic's Socceroos aiming for strong start in China

Popovic's Socceroos aiming for strong start in China

Popovic's Socceroos aiming for strong start in China

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says Australia can't allow China to dictate terms in Hangzhou on Tuesday as the hosts' World Cup hopes hang by a thread.

Socceroos look for Burgess to be new defensive rock

Socceroos look for Burgess to be new defensive rock

Socceroos look for Burgess to be new defensive rock

Socceroos look for Burgess to be new defensive rock

Cameron Burgess says he can lead the Socceroos' towards automatic World Cup qualification despite struggling to play regularly with Premier League side Ipswich.

Olyslagers gold leads Aussie medal flourish at worlds

Olyslagers gold leads Aussie medal flourish at worlds

Olyslagers gold leads Aussie medal flourish at worlds

Olyslagers gold leads Aussie medal flourish at worlds

High jumpers Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson have headlined a record seven-medal display by Australian athletes at the world indoor championships.

Piastri hits back after home pain to win Chinese GP

Piastri hits back after home pain to win Chinese GP

Piastri hits back after home pain to win Chinese GP

Piastri hits back after home pain to win Chinese GP

McLaren star Oscar Piastri has hit back after a disappointing end at his home grand prix to win in China for the third victory of his Formula One career.

Resurgent Boyle, recalled Duke ready to lead Socceroos

Resurgent Boyle, recalled Duke ready to lead Socceroos

Resurgent Boyle, recalled Duke ready to lead Socceroos

Resurgent Boyle, recalled Duke ready to lead Socceroos

Resurgent attacker Martin Boyle is confident he and Mitch Duke can both step up and lead the Socceroos' attack in their World Cup qualifier against China.

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Hull an inspiration to fellow Aussie medallist Robinson

Aussie Olympic star Jess Hull has played her part in inspiring middle-distance teammate Ky Robinson to follow her to a world indoor podium place in Nanjing.

Jess Hull, Ky Robinson hit medal trail at world indoors

Jess Hull and Ky Robinson have won 3000m bronze medals for Australia at the world indoor championships in Nanjing.

Piastri puts F1 rivals on notice with career-first pole

A career-first achievement from Australian driver Oscar Piastri has further raised expectations he will produce something special at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Speedster Kennedy: 'World medal just the start for me'

Lachlan Kennedy has promised that his silver medal from the world indoor championships is just the start for him - and for Australia's lightning sprinters.

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Kennedy pipped for historic 60m gold at world indoors

Lachlan Kennedy has won the first ever 60 metres medal by an Australian at the world indoor championships, taking silver in an agonising near-miss in Nanjing.

Australian medal hopes high for world indoors

Paris podium finishers Nicola Olyslagers, Eleanor Patterson and Jessica Hull headline the Australian team at the world indoor championships.

Aussie Robertson pockets whitewash World Grand Prix win

Australia's snooker ace Neil Robertson has won his 25th ranking title in Hong Kong with a whitewash triumph over Stuart Bingham in the World Grand Prix final.

Resilient Aussie Robertson makes World Grand Prix final

Neil Robertson has made it into the lucrative final of the World Grand Prix snooker event in Hong Kong, with the Aussie scenting a $370,000 winner's windfall.

Snooker ace Robertson reaches World Grand Prix semi

Neil Robertson is into his first major snooker semi-final since winning the English Open after reaching the last four of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong.

Sydney rookie Porter co-leads in just second LPGA event

Young Sydney prospect Cassie Porter is the joint halfway-leader at the LPGA's Blue Bay tournament in China after a second-round 68.

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products

China has announced it will levy 15 per cent tariffs on imports of US chicken, corn, and other farm products and 10 per cent on soy and others.

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