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Members of the Committee	(PDF 130KB)
Terms of Reference	(PDF 192KB)
Acronyms and abbreviations	(PDF 168KB)
Executive Summary and recommendations	(PDF 1581KB)
China and its Provinces	(PDF 84KB)
Chapter 1 - Introduction and conduct of the inquiry	(PDF 761KB)
Referral of the inquiry Timing of the inquiry Terms of reference Conduct of the inquiry Advertisement Submissions Public hearings Visit to China Structure of the report Acknowledgments
Chapter 2 - Economic developments in China	(PDF 406KB)
Background to China's economic development Recent economic performance Maintaining economic stability in a rapidly changing economic environment Maintaining political and social stability as China opens up to the world Inequality between rich and poor China's energy and resources needs Environmental degradation External threats China's growing importance and the need to understand the nature of change Conclusion
Chapter 3 - Trading links between Australia and China	(PDF 1106KB)
Background to Australia's trading relationship with China Diplomacy and trade China's growing importance as a trading partner Complementarity in trade Trade deficit with China Conclusion
Chapter 4 - Barriers to trade	(PDF 739KB)
From planned economy to market economy Tariffs and import quotas Doing business in China The influence exerted by the Chinese government in the marketplace State-owned enterprises (SOEs) Corporate governance Corporate governance—Australia Legal and regulatory framework for foreign enterprises Specific problems in the current legal system Contract law Intellectual property (IP) Enforcement Summary Local government interference—'the mightiest dragon cannot crush the local snake' Suitable mechanisms Chinese companies in Australia Barriers to trade with Australia Conclusion
Chapter 5 - Trade in agriculture	(PDF 465KB)
Recent developments in China's agricultural sector Recent developments in China's rural incomes and trade policy Australia–China trade in agricultural products The role of Australian government agencies in agricultural trade with China The impact of free trade on Australian agriculture Quarantine and 'beyond the border' issues for Australian exporters Conclusion
Chapter 6 - Trade in manufactured goods	(PDF 604KB)
Recent developments in China's manufacturing sector The changing composition of China's manufactured exports The growth and impact of China's machinery and electronics exports Australia–China trade in manufactures The deficit with China in elaborately transformed manufactures (ETMs) Australia's imports from China Australia's exports to China Australia's car and TCF industries Attitudes of Australian manufacturers to China Fair and unfair advantages Responding to China's manufacturing sector The committee view on prospects and options for Australian manufacturing Policy recommendations Conclusion
Chapter 7 - Trade in minerals and energy	(PDF 384KB)
China's demand for minerals and resources China's domestic capacity Australia as a producer of minerals and resources China's concern with dependency on overseas supplies and energy efficiency Security of supply an important consideration Australia's reputation as a supplier Energy efficiency and conservation Liquefied natural gas (LNG) Iron ore Licence requirement—example of trade barriers Other important export commodities Australian investment in the minerals and resources sectors in China China's investment in the minerals and resources sectors in Australia Conclusion
Chapter 8 - Trade in services	(PDF 475KB)
The term 'service' Statistics on investment and services The service sector in China Opportunities for Australian companies to trade in services with China Financial services sector Stock market Education Chinese students in Australia Education services in Australia Securing the reputation of Australia as a safe place Arrangements for student entry to Australia Joint ventures Recognition of qualifications Providing education services in China Tourism Approved Destination Status (ADS) An attractive destination Australians visiting China Conclusion
Chapter 9 - Investment	(PDF 312KB)
Foreign investment in China Australia investing in China Barriers to investing in China Legal framework Multiple layers of regulation Mandatory use of local labour service companies and dispute resolution Restrictions on travel to conduct business in China Opportunities for investment in China China's 'go global' strategy Chinese investment in Australia Restrictions on travel to conduct business in Australia Conclusion
Chapter 10 - Bilateral or multilateral agreements?	(PDF 297KB)
What is a free trade agreement? The benefits of FTAs The pitfalls of FTAs Strategic concerns The progress of multilateral negotiations
Chapter 11 - The proposed Australia–China free trade agreement	(PDF 446KB)
Satisfying the conditions for an Australia–China FTA The early debate in Australia on an FTA with China Market economy status and anti-dumping laws Australian anti-dumping rules The decision to award China market economy status Australian opposition to China's 'market economy status' The Australia–China Trade and Economic Framework Modelling the FTA Product / service China's tariffs (over 10 per cent) Australia's tariffs The progress of negotiations (October 2005)
Chapter 12 - Attitudes to the proposed FTA	(PDF 425KB)
Support for the FTA The National Farmers Federation Australian mining representatives Opposition to the FTA The horticultural industry Australian manufacturing representatives Agricultural issues China’s opposition to aspects of Australia's trading system Australia's concerns with China's labour standards Will an FTA with China work and is it in the national interest? Conclusion
Chapter 13 - Building a better trading relationship and strengthening ties	(PDF 320KB)
Australia's reputation as a trading partner Business practices in China Relationships (guanxi) and building a business in China Assisting Australian companies to understand the Chinese business world Understanding the market in China
Chapter 14 - Human rights	(PDF 431KB)
Points of agreement Human rights in China Australia's human rights dialogue with China Criticism of the effectiveness of the human rights dialogue between Australia and China  A stronger approach Australia—setting an example Labour standards in China Labour standards and Australian companies operating in China Corporate Code of Conduct
Chapter 15 - Promoting 'China literacy'?	(PDF 371KB)
Do Australians need to be 'China literate'? Australia's capacity to deliver 'China literacy' Policy responses Organisations promoting China literacy The Confucius Institute Suggestions for improvement Broader government strategy Sector-specific suggestions Tertiary education Findings and recommendations Chinese students in Australia Conclusion
Chapter 16 - Public diplomacy, culture and sport, and the Chinese-Australian community	(PDF 368KB)
Cultural interaction and public diplomacy Fostering Australia–China relations Promoting China in Australia Promoting Australia in China The WASO – A case-study in soft diplomacy/cultural exchange Other links Sport General sporting links The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Getting the message across? The contribution of Chinese-Australian community groups Recognising our Chinese–Australian history Recognising and appreciating the Chinese community in Australia Conclusion
Chapter 17 - Science and technology	(PDF 325KB)
Chinese science and technology Sino-Australian linkages in science and technology The extent of current linkages The flow-on benefits Strong foundations for building the relationship The scientific community's role in promoting goodwill and understanding The potential for closer relations The right place at the right time? The way forward
Chapter 18 - Political links	(PDF 2090KB)
Political visits and exchanges Exchanges between future leaders Cross jurisdictional policy cooperation Sub-national government links State and territory governments Local governments Sub-national linkages—working together effectively? Non-government organisations NGO relations with China The benefits of NGO relations Conclusion
Additional Comments by Australian Democrats	(PDF 171KB)
Appendix 1 - Public Submissions	(PDF 190KB)
Appendix 2 - Public hearings and witnesses	(PDF 195KB)
Appendix 3 - Additional information, tabled documents and answers to questions on notice	(PDF 245KB)

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