Australia Expects China FTA Deal This Week

The video discusses the potential for a trade deal between Australia and China, highlighting the opportunities and challenges involved. It covers the presence of key leaders at international events, the hurdles in negotiations, and specific sticking points such as agriculture and coal tariffs. The video also explores China's demands for investment access and the possibility of last-minute concessions.

What major international events are mentioned as opportunities for signing the trade deal?

• APEC and G20 leaders meeting

• The Olympics and the World Cup

• The World Economic Forum

• The United Nations General Assembly

What was a major sticking point for Australia in the trade negotiations?

• Tourism

• Education

• Agriculture

• Technology exports

What unexpected issue arose during the negotiations that involved tariffs?

• Coal tariffs

• Oil tariffs

• Steel tariffs

• Textile tariffs

What does China want to achieve regarding investment in Australia?

• Expand educational exchanges

• Increase tourism

• Smooth access for state-owned companies

• Reduce import taxes

What is China known for in the context of trade negotiations?

• Early concessions

• No concessions

• Last-minute concessions

• Strict regulations