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There is rarely, if ever, a consensus about the state of China's economy. To some extent, this is the product of ambiguous data. Few trust Chinese official economic growth data, and there is no agreement on what might serve as a suitable proxy to evaluate the economy's performance.
Internationally, China's global footprint has grown dramatically, and domestically, the services sector and consumption are larger parts of the economy. However broader liberalisation of economic activity and a reduced role for the state are no longer at the centre of the agenda. There is a growing sense of uncertainty about the future and a loss of confidence in China's overall direction.
Few multinational companies (MNCs) are abandoning China, but some are selling off China-based assets and diversifying their places of production and supply chains - and few MNCs are investing in China for the first time. Why?
What kinds of calculations are firms and countries making in trying to 'de-risk' relations with China? What are the costs and benefits?
Organised by the National Foundation for Australia China Relations, Dr Kennedy's visit to Australia is a unique opportunity to hear his insights first-hand.
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