Australia, won or lost?

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Australia is on good terms with China and the United States, and its bulk trade is monopolized globally

Australia has always been an important and prominent country!

The Economist, one of the most authoritative magazines in the world, once listed Australia as a model of global financial and economic success.

This is because during the economic crisis in western developed countries, Australia was the only country that had never experienced economic recession, and it stood out and recovered safely.

But Australia is a developed capitalist country, which is completely different from socialist countries. This is obviously a paradox in economics.

So, what's unique about Australia?

First of all, who is the largest investor in Australia?

America!

The United States is the largest foreign investor in Australia, and China is far behind the United States in terms of investment in Australia.

It is no exaggeration to say that any politician in Australia must have the support of the United States if he wants to make a difference and make achievements. Without the support of the United States, I am afraid he can't even sit still.

Eight of Australia's top ten enterprises are in the hands of American and British capital, and a large amount of American capital purchases Australian minerals and assets in the form of bonds and stocks.

Therefore, Australia's major mineral resources, agricultural products, logistics and banks are all in the hands of American capital and have long been controlled by American consortia.

More than 7% of Australia's mineral resources and more than 5% of the shares of mining companies have long been controlled by American and British capital. The bosses behind many mines and farms are Americans, and the total contribution of American-funded enterprises to Australia's mining economy exceeds 6%.

With the support of the United States, Australia has indeed obtained a large amount of funds, and in many aspects such as military and politics, Australia and the United States have established alliances and realized their own development.

What about Australia and China?

Since 29, China has become Australia's largest trading partner and largest export market, and its trade volume far exceeds that of other countries.

Let's take a look at the data:

China students bring more than 1 billion Australian dollars (about 48.56 billion yuan) to Australia every year, which is equivalent to one third of the total income of the country's international education industry.

At the grassroots level, Australia is an important tourist destination for China tourists, with 26, students studying in Australia and China.

67% of the iron ore imported from China comes from Australia, and China's steel industry can be said to be heavily dependent on Australian iron ore.

From government officials, to enterprises, to individuals, from minerals, education to tourism, and immigration, these are the reasons that promote the economic development of Australia and the overall rise of the Australian dollar.

When the relationship between Australia and China and the United States is very harmonious, Australia not only thrives economically, but also can firmly grasp the right to speak in some bulk trade, forming an absolute monopoly!

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"American priority" has pitted Australia

Since US President Biden took office, the United States has maintained its strategic intention of "American priority" and has been preaching to join hands with allies to contain China.

Economically, in March this year, the United States, Japan, Australia and India held the first "Four-nation Summit", which was led by the United States to seek all-round economic competition with China.

Australia believed in the United States and joined the four-nation alliance, but unexpectedly, it experienced the "trap" of the United States.

In fact, the United States has left a hand, not only started frequent contact with China, but also signed an order worth tens of billions with China in November.

The value of this contract is tens of billions of dollars, which not only breaks the historical record of natural gas transaction between China and the United States, but also breaks the record of the single contract value of natural gas import in China.

The natural gas market originally belonging to Australia was taken away by the United States unexpectedly.

Even Lawrence Sen, Dean of the Australia-China Relations Institute of the University of Technology, Sydney, publicly said:

The United States often says that "we will always stand with Australia, but as a result, you will find that the United States is the country that steals the most trade sales from Australia to China".

American mouth, lying ghost!

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Sino-Australian trade is increasing continuously, achieving a win-win situation

What about Australia and China?

According to the latest data released by the General Administration of Customs of China,

From January to September this year, Australia's export trade volume to China increased by 45.5% year-on-year, with a total trade volume of US$ 127.58 billion.

The Australian Financial Review reported that China's imports of commodities from Australia offset the losses caused by the trade war on wine, beef, barley, seafood, coal and other products.

Among them, the volume and price of iron ore, in particular, have risen together, which has boosted Australia's exports.

At present, 7% of Australia's iron ore exports go to China, while 6% of China's iron ore imports come from Australia!

In addition, according to an analysis data obtained by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), China, which was caught in a power crisis, has allowed Australian coal stranded in Chinese ports to be unloaded.

In the first half of this year, China's LNG imports increased by 8.7 million tons, of which imports from Australia increased by 1.5 million tons.

iron ore, coal, natural gas and other commodities are all involved, and the amount and quantity of trade between China and Australia are increasing instead of decreasing, which is very intriguing!

Not only that, China and Australia are also showing each other kindness frequently and making eyes at each other!

In May this year, the Australian Budget was announced. In this Budget, Australia took the initiative to express its position, hoping to ease the rigid relationship with China.

Australia will strive to improve its relations with China!

On October 1st, Australia recognized the COVID-19 vaccine developed by China and claimed it was a "milestone".

On December 9th, Australian Trade Minister Birmingham confirmed:

Australian products continue to be exported to China, and Australian products are not included in the list, which is not as terrible as it is widely rumored.

Birmingham also said that the Australian government is communicating with China to solve the lobster stranded in China airport recently.

It is understood that Australian Agriculture Department in Little Proud recently said that he would like to be the first minister to visit China by plane in order to repair China-Australia relations.

Australia has agricultural resources, energy, minerals and commodities, while China has a market, demand and industrial system. One is willing to buy and the other is willing to sell.

Therefore, there will be more and more trade between China and Australia in the future!

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Conclusion

Today, the global pattern is constantly changing, and Australia is in an important and prominent position.

With such a unique geographical location and rich natural resources, the importance of Australia is self-evident. There are huge risks in front of Australia, but there are also huge wealth cakes!

Between countries, there are no eternal enemies and friends, but only interests under the current situation!

But Australia, how to find the most suitable road between China and the United States will test the outstanding ability and superb level of the rulers!

Finally, what do you think of the future relationship between China, the United States and Australia? Tell me your opinion in the comments.