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Australia announces its decision to join the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a prospective founding member. This move comes despite previous pressure from the US to abstain, as other key allies have also chosen to participate. The AIIB aims to fund infrastructure development in Asia, challenging the influence of traditional financial institutions like the World Bank. Australia's participation signals a significant shift in regional economic dynamics.
Friday, 27 March, 2015