Australia and China face a new era, but are we ready? Australia's prosperity and security are linked to China as never before. But what kind of a country is China becoming? Will its demand for Australian goods and services increase? Can the Communist Party continue to keep the middle class satisfied while cracking down on political freedoms? How will China use its economic and military might, especially if challenged by President Trump? China Matters is a concise overview of China today, and the implications for Australia. Written by Australia-based, internationally renowned China-watchers Bates Gill and Linda Jakobson, it examines the country's unique dynamism and contradictions. It delves into everything from business ties to the growing influence of the Chinese government in Australia. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand China's complexities and how Australia should respond to secure our future. ‘Cuts through the volatile mix of hype, hysteria and complacency surrounding the Middle Kingdom in Australia to sketch out a nuanced road map for dealing with Asia's rising super power.'—Richard McGregor ‘Australians must learn to live with China's power. This is simply the best all-round guide we have for how to do this.'—Hugh White Bates Gill is Professor of Asia-Pacific Strategic Studies at the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University. He is an internationally recognised China expert with 25 years'experience as a scholar and policy adviser. Dr Gill has authored seven books and more than 100 other China-related publications, including Rising Star and China: The Balance Sheet. Linda Jakobson is an award-winning, internationally recognised author of six books on China. A Mandarin speaker, she worked as a researcher and policy adviser in China for 22 years before moving to Sydney in 2011 to become East Asia Program Director at the Lowy Institute. In 2015 she founded China Matters, an Australian public policy initiative. A Finnish national she is a permanent resident of Australia.

LINDA & GILL, BATES JAKOBSON

Bates Gill, Linda Jakobson

Linda Jakobson; Bates Gill

Schwartz Publishing Pty. Ltd

Schwartz Books Pty. Ltd.

Bookman Press

Place of publication not identified, 2017

Carlton, Australia, 2017

Australia, Australia

Collingwood, 2017

1, 2017-03-27

Mar 27, 2017

FR, 2017

Source title: China Matters: Getting it Right for Australia

Australia and China face a new era, but are we ready?
Australia's prosperity and security are linked to China as never before. But what kind of a country is China becoming? Will its demand for Australian goods and services increase? Can the Communist Party continue to keep the middle class satisfied while cracking down on political freedoms? How will China use its economic and military might, especially if challenged by President Trump?
China Matters is a concise overview of China today, and the implications for Australia. Written by Australia-based, internationally renowned China-watchers Bates Gill and Linda Jakobson, it examines the country's unique dynamism and contradictions. It delves into everything from business ties to the growing influence of the Chinese government in Australia. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand China's complexities and how Australia should respond to secure our future.
'Cuts through the volatile mix of hype, hysteria and complacency surrounding the Middle Kingdom in Australia to sketch out a nuanced road map for dealing with Asia's rising super power.' —Richard McGregor
'Australians must learn to live with China's power. This is simply the best all-round guide we have for how to do this.' —Hugh White
'For all its modern gloss, China is scarcely less strangely and severely governed by today's communist elite than it was under imperial dynasties. Yet its connections and influence have already become ubiquitous in Australia today, bringing great opportunity but also risk. This should command the educated attention of all Australians. That is why China matters. That is why China Matters matters.' —Rowan Callick, author of Party Time: Who Runs China and How
'For an Australia increasingly divided between a reliance on China for its future prosperity, and an apprehension about what a powerful China means for its security and values, China Matters is a timely intervention. Deeply knowledgeable, engagingly argued, and most importantly wise and balanced, this book should be read by all Australians who think seriously about their country's future.' —Michael Wesley, author of Restless Continent: Wealth, Rivalry and Asia's New Geopolitics

<p>Australia and China face a new era, butare weready? Australia's prosperity and security are linked to China as never before. But what kind of a country is China becoming? Will its demand for Australian goods and services increase? Can the Communist Party continue to keep the middle class satisfied while cracking down on political freedoms? How will China use its economic and military might, especially if challenged by President Trump? China Matters is a concise overview of China today, and the implications for Australia. Written by Australia-based, internationally renowned China-watchers Bates Gill and Linda Jakobson, it examines the country's unique dynamism and contradictions. It delves into everything from business ties to the growing influence of the Chinese government in Australia. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand China's complexities and how Australia should respond to secure our future.'Cuts through the volatile mix of hype, hysteria and complacency surrounding the Middle Kingdom in Australia to sketch out a nuanced road map for dealing with Asia's rising super power.' —Richard McGregor'Australians must learn to live with China's power. This is simply the best all-round guide we have for how to do this.' —Hugh WhiteBates Gill is Professor of Asia-Pacific Strategic Studies at the Strategicand Defence StudiesCentre, Australian National University. He is an internationally recognised China expert with25years' experience as a scholar and policy adviser. Dr Gill has authored seven books and more than100 other China-related publications, including Rising Star and China: The Balance Sheet. Linda Jakobson is an award-winning, internationally recognised author of six books on China. A Mandarin speaker, she worked as a researcher and policy adviser in China for 22 years before moving to Sydney in 2011 to become East Asia Program Director at the Lowy Institute. In 2015 she founded China Matters, an Australian public policy initiative.A Finnish national she is a permanent resident of Australia.<br></p>

What Does China's Rise Mean For Australia's Future? China's Meteoric Growth Over The Last Thirty Years Has Seen The Country Transformed Into A Prosperous And Powerful Nation. As Australia's Largest Trading Partner And Signatory To A Recent Free Trade Agreement, China's Future Is Undeniably Linked With Our Own. So How Will China's Domestic Issues Affect Its Relationship With Australia? Will China's Demand For Australian Goods And Services Continue To Grow? Can The Communist Party Continue Its Balancing Act Of Expanding Its Middle Class While Cracking Down On Free Speech And Intensifying Censorship? Will It Make The Leap To A Green And High-tech Economy? How Will It Use Its Growing Power, Regionally And Globally? China Matters Is A Concise, Up-to-date Overview Of What Is Happening In China Right Now, And The Implications For Australia. Written By Australia-based, Internationally Renowned China-watchers Linda Jakobson And Bates Gill, This Nuanced Account Examines The Country's Unique Tensions And Contradictions, And Considers What Australia Can Do To Best Shape Our Relationship With The Emerging Superpower. China Matters Is Essential Reading For Anyone Wanting To Understand The Consequences Of Strengthening Ties With And Doing Business In A Changing And Increasingly Powerful China. Bates Gill & Linda Jakobson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

x, 214 pages ; 24 cm
What does China's rise mean for Australia's future? China's meteoric growth over the last thirty years has seen the country transformed into a prosperous and powerful nation. As Australia's largest trading partner and signatory to a recent Free Trade Agreement, China's future is undeniably linked with our own. So how will China's domestic issues affect its relationship with Australia? Will China's demand for Australian goods and services continue to grow? Can the Communist Party continue its balancing act of expanding its middle class while cracking down on free speech and intensifying censorship? Will it make the leap to a green and high-tech economy? How will it use its growing power, regionally and globally? China Matters is a concise, up-to-date overview of what is happening in China right now, and the implications for Australia. Written by Australia-based, internationally renowned China-watchers Linda Jakobson and Bates Gill, this nuanced account examines the country's unique tensions and contradictions, and considers what Australia can do to best shape our relationship with the emerging superpower. China Matters is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the consequences of strengthening ties with and doing business in a changing and increasingly powerful China
Includes bibliographical references and index

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