Posts have flooded social media warning that a new pandemic could be starting in China. Here's why scientists think those fears might be overblown.

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 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.

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.

China's fuel oil imports are expected to drop in early 2025 following a hike in the product's import tax from Jan. 1, prompting some sellers to lower prices to boost demand, several trade sources familiar with the matter said.

Plenty of viruses are having their strongest season for years. But experts have urged calm about HMPV, which is not a new disease — even if you've never heard about it.