If true, there could be more erratic policies from China in the next 2 years. Join discussion...

"Under the federal government's health plan the commonwealth would fund public hospitals and locals would run them.". Is this central planning? Join discussion...

John Garnaut is always very critical of China. How true is this article? Join discussion...

This is a clash between the Greek and the German people. Politicians from Germany and Greece will be hard pressed on both side. Join discussion...

A fascinating view of how the Chinese system works. It's a completely different planet from Australia. Join discussion...

So, the Greek government are in bed with Goldman Sachs to come up with creative accounting. Join discussion...

If EU does not follow the same overhaul as Barrack's plan, then banks will migrate from the US to Europe. There, they will start the nonsense again. Join discussion...

It's a damn if you do and damn if you don't situation. Bailing out Greece will certainly create moral hazards, especially there are 3 more nations waiting in the line of fire. Join discussion...

"China has charged four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto, including an Australian national, with violating bribery and trade secret laws, the state news agency Xinhua reports." Join discussion...

Internally, public protests and unions are against the Greek government for imposing austerity fiscal measures. Externally, the EU (led by Germany) would want tough fiscal measures. Internally, the scapegoat is on the evil 'speculators' and European Central Bank. This is going to be an interesting drama. Join discussion...