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Australia and China have good relations, and bulk trade is a global monopoly.
Australia has always been an important and outstanding 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 in the economic crisis of western developed countries, Australia, the only country that has never experienced economic recession, stands out and recovers safely.
However, Australia is a developed capitalist country, which is completely different from socialist countries. This is obviously a paradox in economics.
So, what is unique about Australia?
First of all, who is the biggest investor in Australia?
America!
The United States is the largest foreign investor in Australia, and China's investment in Australia lags far behind the United States.
It is no exaggeration to say that any politician in Australia who wants to make a difference and achieve political achievements must have the support of the United States. Without the support of America, I'm afraid he can't 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 buys 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 70% of Australia's mineral resources and more than 50% 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 60%.
With the support of the United States, Australia has indeed obtained a lot of funds, and in military and political aspects, Australia has established an alliance with the United States and achieved its own development.
What about Australia and China?
Since 2009, China has become Australia's largest trading partner and largest export market, and its trade volume far exceeds that of other countries.
There is a data that we can look at:
China students bring more than A $654.38 billion (about RMB 48.56 billion) to Australia every year, which is equivalent to one third of the total income of the international education industry in the country.
At the grassroots level, Australia is an important tourist destination for China tourists, with 260,000 students studying in Australia and China.
China imported 67% iron ore from Australia, and China's steel industry can be said to rely heavily on Australian iron ore.
From government officials, to enterprises, to individuals, from minerals and education to tourism and immigration, all these are the reasons for promoting Australia's economic development and the overall rise of the Australian dollar.
When the relationship between Australia and China and the United States is very harmonious, Australia is not only economically prosperous, but also firmly grasps the right to speak in some bulk trade, forming an absolute monopoly!
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"America first" pitted Australia.
Since taking office, U.S. President Biden has always maintained the strategic intention of "giving priority to the United States" and advocated joining hands with allies to contain China.
Economically, in March this year, the United States, Japan, Australia and India held the first "Four-nation Summit", led by the United States, seeking all-round economic competition with China.
Australia believed in the United States and joined the four-nation alliance, but unexpectedly encountered the "trap" of the United States.
In fact, the United States not only started frequent contacts with China, but also signed tens of billions of orders with China in June 5438+065438+ 10.
The value of this contract is tens of billions of dollars, which not only breaks the historical record of natural gas trading between China and the United States, but also breaks the record of the value of a single natural gas import contract in China.
The natural gas market originally belonging to Australia was accidentally taken away by the United States.
Even Lawrence Sen, Dean of the Australia-China Relations Institute of the University of Technology Sydney, publicly stated:
The United States often says, "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 with China from Australia."
American mouth, liar!
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China-Australia trade has continued to grow, achieving a win-win situation.
What about Australia and China?
According to the latest data released by China General Administration of Customs:
From June 5438 to September this year, Australia's export trade volume to China increased by 45.5% year-on-year, and the total trade volume was $6,543.8+$027.58 billion.
The Australian Financial Review reported that China's imports of commodities from Australia offset the losses caused by trade wars in wine, beef, barley, seafood and coal.
Among them, the increase in the volume and price of iron ore in particular has promoted Australia's exports.
At present, 70% of Australia's iron ore is exported to China, while 60% 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 China port 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 6.5438+0.5 million tons.
From iron ore, coal, natural gas and other commodities are involved, the amount and quantity of Sino-Australian trade are increasing instead of decreasing, which is very intriguing!
Not only that, China and Australia are also frequently showing good intentions and winking at each other!
In May this year, Australia announced its budget. In this Budget, Australia has taken the initiative to express its position, hoping to ease the rigid relationship with China.
Australia will strive to improve its relations with China!
10 year 10 month 1 day, Australia recognized the COVID-19 vaccine developed by China and called it a "milestone".
On February 9, 65438, Australian Trade Minister Birmingham confirmed:
Australian products continue to be exported to China. Australian products are not on the list, and they are not as terrible as rumors.
Birmingham also said that the Australian government is communicating with China to solve the problem of lobster stranded in China airport recently.
It is understood that Australian Minister of Agriculture Littleau recently said that in order to repair China-Australia relations, he wants to be the first minister to visit China by plane.
Australia has agricultural resources, energy, minerals and commodities, while China has a market, a demand and an 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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Nowadays, 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!
There are no eternal enemies and friends between countries, but only interests under the current situation!
However, 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.