Australian Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan on Friday sought to quash speculation that Canberra was trying to block or slow down Chinese investment in mining. Mr Swan told members of the Australia-China Business Council that the government was closely ...

The Federal Treasurer has tried to ease confusion over the Government's attitude to Chinese foreign investment in Australia.

Reassurance: Mr Swan says misperceptions have arisen about the Government's policy on Chinese investment. Photo: AAP The Federal Treasurer has tried to ease confusion over the Government's attitude to Chinese foreign investment in Australia ...

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says a firm timetable has been set for a decision about whether to allow a Chinese company to buy into a Western