Iris Zhao

A racist parody mocking India's fighter jet losses has gone viral in China, exposing deep nationalist sentiment and growing online hostility toward India.

Chinese Australians have pushed back strongly against the Liberal Party, after a video clip emerged of Liberal senator Jane Hume referring to alleged "Chinese spies" volunteering for Labor. 

While the diplomatic tone has softened between Australia and China, the tensions between the two countries have not disappeared, and could still shape how some Australians vote on Saturday.

Chinese factories are trying to sell directly to American consumers on social media platforms in a bid to bypass the 145 per cent tariff hike imposed by Donald Trump.

Two of Australia's marginal seats may have become "more marginal" after the recent redrawing of boundaries. The ABC visited the electorates ahead of the federal election to find out what issues some of those voters cared most about.

As Beijing silences mentions of the skyscraper building that collapsed in Bangkok, the Chinese company involved in the project faces mounting scrutiny in Thailand.

Small business owners are trying to ride out tough conditions by closing earlier, working longer hours — or in some cases giving up days off altogether.

Workers speak out about the impact of wage cuts in the finance sector in China, while simultaneous hikes to public sector pay packets leaves many people confused.

Chinese authorities seek to stop a spate of indiscriminate mass attacks after videos were widely shared on Chinese social media.

Even in 2024, there is still a "bamboo ceiling" in Australia. It's an issue that hit home for many at this year's Asian-Australian Leadership Awards, including Foreign Minister Penny Wong. 

Combined with the sluggish Chinese economy and persistent unemployment, pervasive age discrimination known as the "curse of 35" has led to a widespread feeling of economic insecurity among millennials.

Of Red's 150 million active users, almost 700,000 are based in Australia. That presents both opportunities and risks for Australian politicians.

Amid the pressurised rat race of daily life, young people across Asia have turned to a 'buddha-like' animal to inspire them.

As Palau's president tangled with China over tourist numbers, other Pacific Island nations were looking to its giant market of travellers to fill their resorts and hotels.

In response to an aging population and growing pressure on pensions, the Chinese Communist Party plans to raise the statutory retirement age – which currently stands as low as 50 years old for some workers. 

For those who choose to live in student housing, rents for a single room can often be more than the price of a whole apartment, with some international students saying the prices are "insane".

Tens of thousands of young people in China reportedly see their working holiday visa applications expire as the Australian government quietly suspends issuing the visa for Chinese nationals.

As young people in China feel the squeeze of cost of living and social pressures, many are looking to the country's forgotten older cities where they can buy a home for the price of rent in a megacity and pursue the kind of life they want, not one forced upon them.

As China considers changes to the rights of workers there are concerns about the impact on businesses and how the solutions would be implemented.

The weight-loss journey of a movie star, who dropped an astonishing 50 kilograms in a year, captivates people across China.

International students believe the new migration strategy, which slashes the maximum eligible age for a temporary graduate work visa from 50 to 35, is unfair for older students and call on the Australian government to consider their situation. 

From tourism hotspots to where to find the best coffee shops and fishing spots, Red is influencing opinions of Chinese diasporas in Australia and around the world.

Despite cultural preference for sons in some Asian societies, researchers from Monash University Malaysia found that living with daughters is positively associated with happiness in old age. 

Chinese Australians and Australian expats in China are upbeat that the long-awaited PM visit may help reverse the "headwind" the relationship has been facing.

The mauling of a two-year-old by a roaming Rottweiler in China has led to a crackdown by the authorities and an increase in anti-dog sentiment, including a report of a suspected mass poisoning.