Making sense of the changing Australia-China trade relationship

Never has it been more important for Australian businesses to be strategic, focused and in-tune with geopolitical developments, write Doug Ferguson and Merriden Varrall.

The Australia-China bilateral relationship is changing rapidly and is at its weakest point in decades. The attitude towards Australia in China, from senior politicians, Chinese media to local residents, has significantly deteriorated. There have been specific incidents over the past few years that have inflamed tensions, but the full story is much more complex. How China sees itself, its role in the world, and its relationship with other countries including Australia, is critically importan...

Sign in below or register now to read the full article

Authors: Doug Ferguson, Merriden Varrall

Published Date: 17 December 2020