PolicyForeign Affairs & SecurityThe China FilesPrint articleAnalysisWhy RBA's Lowe and Debelle are on China's social warfare databaseMatthew CranstonUnited States correspondentSep 15, 2020 – 3.59pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginThe true rationale behind Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe and deputy Guy Debelle's inclusion on a Chinese military contractor's social warfare database, may take years to fully understand.The two bankers are chiefly responsible for setting monetary policy in Australia which helps determine the cost of borrowing for banks and governments.Loading...Matthew Cranston was The Australian Financial Review’s United States correspondent.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreThe China FilesChina relationsPhilip LoweChinaJohn EdwardsUSATwitterLowy InstituteAnalysisRBALatest In Foreign affairs & securityFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PolicyThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewThe US governance model taking over Australian boardroomsSally PattenThis CEO wakes at 5am, but doesn’t get in to work till 10amHow Matt Comyn starts his dayLife & LeisureOne of Australia’s most loved authors reveals her weekend ritualsLucy DeanRoom service for your bedroom and Blue Crush-inspired fashionJewels that cost millions – and the clients who buy themRich ListBillionaires Escalante and Arnaout taking liberties with ASICPrimrose RiordanCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complexAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her own