17 August 2005
China experts from politics, business and academia will discuss the Asian giant's economic explosion, and its implications for Australia, at a conference to be co-hosted by Monash University and Asia Inc Forum starting tonight.
'Riding China's boom: Prospects, possibilities, pressure points', will feature speakers including former Prime Minister, Mr Bob Hawke; Victorian treasurer and minister for state and regional development, Mr John Brumby; China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Beijing assistant chairman, Mr Wang Jinzhen; Invest Victoria chief executive officer, Mr Ben Foskett and several Monash academics including Faculty of Business and Economics dean, Professor Gill Palmer and associate dean international, Professor On Kit Tam.
Mr Jinzhen's keynote address will provide a Chinese view on the Free Trade Agreement and key prospects for Australian business, Mr Hawke will lead a discussion on China's economic outlook and what this means for Australia, and Mr Foskett will lead a discussion on the opportunities for investment in China and investment from China.
Asia Inc Forum regional programs manager Mr Andrew Dy said China's growth over the past decade has presented numerous opportunities and challenges for China, Australia and the world.
"Some manufacturers are threatened by Chinese competition eating up market share with highly competitive Chinese exports," Mr Dy said.
"On the other hand, China's boom has brought with it immense opportunities for Australia, including consumer good exporters."
What: 'Riding China's boom: Prospects, possibilities, pressure points' conference
When: 17 -- 18 August 2005
Where: Park Hyatt Hotel, 1 Parliament Square, Melbourne
Program:
http://gsb.monash.edu.au/executive/forum05/program.php
For further information contact Ms Natasha Whalley, Media Communications, on +61 3 9905 9201 or 0437 458 457.
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