Australian export

Australia’s trade surplus hit a record high of $15.97 billion in May 2022 from April’s $13.25 billion and higher than a consensus forecast of $10.73 billion. The surprise rise in exports came on the back of rising global demand and soaring commodity prices.

Australia-China relations took another turn for the worse following China’s refusal to apologise for posting a controversial image. This grotesque illustration depicts a ‘photoshopped’ Australian soldier holding an Afghan child’s throat. The image was shared on social media by a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry after proof was found that 39 civilians and prisoners…