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Rudd's China connections

Who paid for Kevin Rudd's overseas travel while he was an opposition spokesman? Who is Beijing AustChina, and what did they want from the future PM?

AustChina: it's not impropriety, but it stinks

Thursday, 20 March 2008 12

The only way to ensure that the Ian Tangs of the world do not end up wandering the corridors of power is to ban private funding of MPs’ travel, writes Bernard Keane.

Rudd should rethink AustChina's friendship

Thursday, 20 March 2008 10

Kevin Rudd might wish to reconsider his friendship with Chinese businessman Ian Tang in the face of growing evidence that Tang’s company Beijing AustChina has a rather dubious approach to business ethics, writes Bernard Keane.

Rudd's AustChina connections have more Tang

Wednesday, 19 March 2008 9

So now we know Kevin Rudd’s dealings with AustChina haven’t been limited to trips to China and sundry other points on the globe., writes Bernard Keane.

Rudd and AustChina: Moral shields won't protect him

Tuesday, 18 March 2008 20

The Government’s links with Beijing AustChina are only just starting to attract scrutiny, writes Bernard Keane.

Did Rudd visit Darfur to do AustChina's bidding?

Friday, 14 March 2008 1

Kevin Rudd's involvement with AustChina raises questions about what role AustChina played in Mr Rudd's visit to Darfur, writes Ganesh Sahathevan.