A/Prof Ligang Song
Director, China Economy and Business Program, Crawford School of Economics and Government, ANU


- China’s engagement and integration into the world economy is one of the most important events in modern world history, which will shape the future of world economic development for a long time to come.
- China needs to face the challenges of climate change by deepening the reform in factor markets, carrying out structural adjustment, enhancing technological change and engaging in international cooperation.
- There is a high level of economic complementarity between Australia and China to the extent that it is in the interests of both countries to forge a close economic and political relationship.
- It is important for both countries to face the challenges and problems in the bilateral relations through mutual engagement or dialogues at the government, business and people to people levels.