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Cautious East, wild West: Nations diverge on right way to exit lockdown
Economies are impatient to reopen. Experts say it will trigger a second coronavirus wave
Economy
Economy
Australia risks 'insolvency tsunami' when coronavirus aid ends
'October cliff' looms for weak businesses that were likely doomed before pandemic
Opinion
China and Australia's relationship is souring but not weakening
COVID-19 and politics are driving them apart but trade keeps them together
Opinion
Winning compensation from China for coronavirus is a long shot
Legal claims stand no chance, but there are other kinds of punishment
International relations
Australia considers going to WTO on China barley tariffs
Agriculture minister plays down fears of trade war with largest trading partner
Economy
ADB warns coronavirus threatens to chop 10% off global output
Bank says fiscal and monetary responses needed immediately to soften fallout
Economy
Australia posts surge in coronavirus-fueled unemployment
Nearly 600,000 jobs lost in April, statistics bureau report; jobless rate at 6.2%
Economy
New Zealand central bank doubles easing as pandemic slams growth
Interest rate remains unchanged but country 'prepared' to deploy other tools
International relations
China suspends meat imports from four Australian abattoirs
Move follows Beijing call for 80% tariff on barley shipments as tensions spike
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