Former Aussie-China Ambassador on Party Congress

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID Zero on China's economy and leadership, emphasizing domestic issues over foreign policy. It analyzes Xi Jinping's leadership, potential challenges, and the property crisis's economic impact. The geopolitical relations between China, the US, and Australia are explored, highlighting trade measures and diplomatic efforts. The discussion concludes with China's military modernization and its dependence on global markets, which constrains military adventurism.

What has been a significant consequence of the COVID Zero policy in China?

• Economic growth

• Improved international relations

• Increased foreign investment

• Public discontent and economic drag

What could lead to a change in leadership within the Communist Party of China?

• Increased military spending

• Economic prosperity

• Undermining the party's legitimacy

• A successful foreign policy

What is one of the major economic challenges facing China?

• High inflation rates

• Property sector deleveraging

• Surplus in trade

• Decreasing population

What has been a consistent theme in Tom Orlick's book regarding China's economy?

• China's economy is always stable

• China's economy is isolated from global trends

• Analysts often predict a bubble burst that never happens

• China's economy is declining

How does China's military modernization compare to the United States?

• China is decades ahead

• The US is decades ahead

• They are on par

• China has no military ambitions

What is a barrier to improving Australia-China relations?

• Lack of diplomatic meetings

• Trade measures imposed by China

• Australia's military expansion

• Cultural differences

What constrains China's military adventurism according to the discussion?

• Dependence on global markets

• Lack of resources

• Technological limitations

• Internal political strife