Shared optimism about the technology and a promised increase in jobs and prosperity are a useful counter to rising concerns about Australia’s growth prospects.
During his China visit, Anthony Albanese naturally wants to ignore the political and economic disruption coming from Washington – as well as rather more subtly from Beijing. The prime minister prefers to instead focus on the mutual economic benefits of increased trade as well as co-operation on decarbonisation between China and Australia.
His appearance in Shanghai standing alongside senior executives from BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals and Hancock Iron Ore was designed to reinforce that message with Australian voters.
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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
