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Is Australia putting “too many trading eggs” in China’s basket?

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Australia is under pressure to impose sanctions on Chinese officials for alleged human rights abuses and follow the lead of several other western nations.

Why is Australia staying silent?

It comes after Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a declaration that his country should join the US and “develop a best practice targeted sanctions regime.”

However, six months on from this announcement, and the Australian government is yet to pass such laws, and remains non-committal.

Natasha Kassam from the Lowy Institute says that “perhaps the Australian government is concerned about causing even more friction to a relationship that seems to get described at a new rock-bottom on a monthly basis.”

In March, the US, the European Union, the UK. and Canada enacted new laws to sanction Chinese officials involved in alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang

“The Prime Minister doesn’t have a plan”

Australian Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young told Ticker News she believes the PM doesn’t have a plan when it comes to dealing with China.

Hanson-Young says there’s a huge human rights issues in China, “I think about those, the wages and the camps. I think this is just horrific.

“Australia does need to be standing up and calling out that behaviour, what’s going on in Hong Kong, the crackdown on free media and the freedom of the press. I think these are all things we need to be, of course, standing up too. But the problem is, the Prime Minister doesn’t have a plan.”

Hanson-Young says Morrison is “very knee jerk in relation to China”

Is Australia putting “too many trading eggs” in China’s basket?

Hanson-Young says “obviously it’s a very difficult issue, and it’s very difficult to thread the needle when we’ve invested so much in China as a trading partner, and probably too much.”

“We put too much of our eggs, trading eggs into China and we needed to be diversifying years ago.”

“That is starting to happen in certain commodities but not across the board. And so there is still a big need for China to be trading with Australia.

Will China agree to a minimum corporate tax rate?

In the wake of G7 member nations agreeing to a minimum global corporate tax rate, there are concerns over China’s willingness to take part.

More than 100 countries will need to agree on the new framework which will impact multinational companies, seeing these corporations taxed at least 15 percent.

Although China already has a corporate tax rate of 25 percent, there are numerous exemptions for most companies, which brings the rate well below the proposed 15 percent.

If Beijing refuses to adopt the agreement, leaders from wealthy nations worry it will be difficult to achieve wider global acceptance.

William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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Ticker News is now live on XumoTV and Xfinity across the U.S.

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Ticker News is now available on Xumo TV and Xfinity, bringing new era of accessibility

Ticker is thrilled to announce a major milestone for Ticker News: we are now available for streaming across the United States on Comcast’s major platforms, Xumo TV and Xfinity.

The development places Ticker News in the company of industry giants like CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC, marking a significant leap forward in our mission to deliver quality news to a wider audience.

With a combined reach of 50 million active users per month, Xumo TV and Xfinity offer an opportunity for Ticker News to expand viewership.

The achievement is particularly special with Ticker’s fifth anniversary on air on August 19.

“Getting Ticker News on these platforms was no small feat,” says Ticker Founder and CEO Ahron Young.

“It took nearly two years of intense negotiations and overcoming various technical challenges. But the journey underscores the resilience and determination of our team, proving that persistence pays off. We are immensely proud of what we have accomplished together,” Ahron says.

Being available on Xumo TV and Xfinity significantly enhances our already robust distribution network.

These platforms provide Ticker with the ability to reach millions of new viewers, further solidifying our presence in the competitive news landscape.

“Our commitment to expanding our reach and improving accessibility remains stronger than ever,” says TIcker’s Global Marketing Director, Kane Ricca.

Looking Ahead

As Ticker celebrates this exciting moment, the media company remains focused on its mission to provide accurate, timely, and engaging news to our audience.

“We are grateful for the ongoing support of our hosts, staff, investors, and viewers. Every moment counts at Ticker, and together, we are building something truly special,” says Ahron.

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‘Frank and constructive’ meeting between Harris and Netanyahu

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Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and a cease-fire agreement.

Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the nature of the discussion describing it as a “frank and constructive”meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.

Harris expressed her concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

She stressed the need to finalise a cease-fire deal.
Harris described the past nine months in Gaza as devastating.
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‘Left wing lunatic’: Trump tears into Kamala Harris in major rally

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Donald Trump is ramping up his attacks on Kamala Harris – his new opponent in the November election. But will it be enough to stop her?