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While the federal campaign is drawing to a close, China is finally on the front page.
Paul Keating and his warning to the Australian security chief on the Beijing issue was realized.
The former prime minister wants them to be fired because of the risks of China-Australia relations.
Just a few days later, Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham and Labor's rival Penny Wong spoke to Senator Huang on Keating's comments.
In our campaign, China is a sleeping giant: politicians may choose to remain silent, but we may do the same as China develops.
Just a few weeks ago, I attended the Chinese "Master Class" organized by our chief security expert"tank —
Australian Institute of Strategic Policy
Then I was deeply disturbed.
It's like entering a parallel universe, a world other than the false Canberra consensus, where we can "be both beautiful "--
Keep in touch with the United States and keep in economic contact with China.
These people saw China-
Reporters who have been in close contact
Handed over to oppressive regimes, military analysts who know how risky the conflict is, and economists who are shaking at the prospect of China's economic collapse --
Disappointed are political scientists who wonder whether Xi can fulfill his dream of becoming president for life.
There is no doubt that Paul Keating will accuse them of being the "Belco" of fear in China "--
But these are the best talents in Chinese enterprises.
There is no doubt that I think the world is at a critical moment: the weakening of US power is dealing with increasingly warlike Chinese power.
Liberal democracy is facing an opposition to authoritarian capitalism.
Take this assessment as an example: the risk of war between China and the United States is now "unacceptable ".
This is a warning from former prime minister adviser and former assistant Prime Minister ASPI head Peter Jennings.
Deputy Defense Minister, no one is hyping.
Jennings said the possibility of a conflict was five cents.
Don't breathe too easily
We are a wrong calculation, a misconception, or an accident, rising from these 5 points to a point where neither side can retreat. The US-
Map of the United States based in Rand
China launched a war in a report called "Thinking about unimaginable things.
As China continues to increase its firepower, the report said, "the United States cannot be sure that the war will lead to a decisive victory ".
Malcolm Davis, senior analyst at ASPI, reminded us that Xi Jinping will completely modernize the PLA in the next 20 years and make it a world --class force.
He also told us that the threat is not only on Earth, but also in the sky.
China's 2015 National Defense white paper said, "in the international strategic competition, outer space has become the commanding heights. . .
The first signs of weapons in outer space have emerged ".
Who controls space, who controls the Earth.
Malcolm Davis warns of the risks of Pearl Harbor in space
First of all, a surprise.
To destroy the United States and allied forces in space.
Based on the strategic satellite, their ground troops are deaf and dumb ".
Conflict is just a situation. what is the prospect of China's economy?
The good news is that China is still growing, which is still remarkable compared to other major economies in the world.
But people have questions about the authenticity of the data.
Is Beijing cooking? —
In any case, economic growth is slowing and is now seven percentage points below what China considers crucial.
As Josh Rudolph of the International Monetary Fund and the US Treasury wrote last year, credit is a huge risk: Stephen Joske, A former Australian Treasury economist who worked at the Australian embassy in Beijing told us that the Chinese economy was driven by unsustainable credit, and that the financial crisis broke out within three to five years.
This is a devastating blow to the country.
Global Impact.
In China, everything is likely to be contested, the risk of social unrest will arise, and the future of the Communist Party will play a role.
China is good for the world.
Its Belt and Road Initiative has linked Beijing to Central Asia and Europe, with a scale of trillions.
The US dollar infrastructure and investment initiative covers more than 68 countries, 65 of the world's population and 40 of global GDP.
China's thirst for Australia's natural resources has provided a cushion against the worst impact of the 2008 global financial crisis, and China is Australia's largest trading partner.
No wonder politicians are not keen on talking about the economic downturn --
In the crisis in China, you can forget the promised tax cuts and surplus.
In the domestic campaign, foreign affairs have not made much progress: terrorism, the risk of economic collapse, unstable democracy, rising dictatorship, nuclear threats --
It's a little scary.
But geopolitical rules are being rewritten and Australia is not immune.
Of course, it is risky to portray China, Russia or Iran as monsters of Global Affairs.
People are also worried about the remaining superpower America, and we are still paying the price and the war because of our misfortune and excesses. reach.
But focusing on China's challenges is not "Boke ".
There may be a tendency to exaggerate risk, but a smart, sober mind knows the terrain better than any of our politicians, which reminds us that there are also risks that we should not ignore.
Paul Keating is right.
China is a big country. it needs respect. The world needs to absorb its rise.
But China is a big country that does not share the values of freedom and democracy.
As Beijing's leaders often tell us, it is a big country with "Chinese features.
Stan Grant, global affairs analyst at ABC
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