• Specialisation and trade increases the total amount of goods and services we can access.
• Australia and China both benefit if Australia makes iron ore and resource goods and China makes manufactured goods
• One advantage of trade for Australia is the access to a wider variety of goods for Australian consumers. With the nation importing many different goods from Chinese trading markets, Australian consumers can purchase a wider variety of goods, services and foods that are not only of a better quality and cheaper due to increased competition, but wouldn’t otherwise have been available. Goods such as Chinese electronics, food items and furniture.
• Imported products from China may be made to a better quality than Australian‐made products
Free trade is the unrestricted purchase and sale of goods and services between countries without the imposition of protection such as tariffs and quotas. This enables economies to focus on their core competitive advantage(s), thereby maximizing economic output and fostering income growth for their citizens. Australian exports rose from $66.6 billion in 1990-91 to $300.4 billion in 2012-13, with an average growth in export volumes of 4.6 per cent per annum since 1990-91. This is reflective of Australia’s proactive actions to phase out protection since the 1970s. The major effects of domestic and global free trade and protection policies
China has, for a sustained period of time, been one of Australia's most important trade and economic partners. But this has not always been the case. Since the late 1970s China has moved from a closed, internal focused economy to more of a global market oriented one that plays a major part in other nations economies, like Australia's. Although China is technically a Socialist nation, market capitalism is actively encouraged, much the same as in Australia. In 2010 China became the world's largest exporter, with exports ranging from natural resources to manufactured goods. (CIA-World fact book) Australia's economy, in this sense, differs from that of China's. As Australia is simply too expensive to manufacture goods ("Holden, Ford,
Trading is very important economic factor. Trade between different countries depends upon different factors. There are some factors due to which bilateral trade between two states is enhanced. On contrary, there are some factors which restrict or reduce the trade between two countries (Meyer, 2011). Factors which enhance trade include different cultural, political, geographic and economic aspects which are common between the 2 countries involved in bilateral trade with each other. While trade is reduced or restricted, if two countries are completely different culturally, politically, geographically and economically (Siegel, 2011). For example, trade between two countries, having common boarder, currency, per capita income et cetera, will be lot more high than those countries which do not share these factors common with each
rise Australia's efficiency and add to higher GDP growth by sanctioning domestic businesses admittance to inexpensive inputs, leading innovative technologies, and nurturing competition and advancement
Australia's power distribution is very effective with very few blackouts and 24 hour assistance in case of emergencies (Metcalfe, 2007). Like any other country, Australia has environmental issues however it is trying to become more environmentally friendly and efficient. Australia is building more infrastructure and becoming more environmentally friendly. China on the other hand does not have effective energy distribution. Blackouts are a common thing in China due to the overwhelming demand for energy (Xinzhang, 2007). Right now China faces the problem that there is not enough transmission capacity to provide additional supplies which results in poor distribution. Coal is the main resource used for energy supply in China by a staggering 63.4% compared to 6.9% hydroelectricity (China Today, 2005). Coal use in Australia is significantly less than this with only 42% of its energy source being coal (Metcalfe, 2007). China has overwhelming carbon dioxide emissions, so overwhelming that China is accountable for 15% of the world's emissions (World Fact book, 2007). This has very negative social costs with acid rain being a frequent problem for China. 5% of China's GDP is spent on trying to fix the social costs of pollution (China Today, 2007). Not only is this not statically efficient, but it is not dynamically efficient either. Therefore, even though both countries have environmental issues, Australia is able to provide a better power supply
The Portuguese have a very high advantage with Japan in the trade. When the Portuguese trade with China, they have all the Chinese good that they need. Then, they go to Japan and trade the Chinese goods for Japanese silver. This makes the Portuguese highly rich in silver. The Portuguese then trades with China again, which lets China gain some Japanese silver, while the Portuguese saves some more, because they are receiving more and more of the Japanese silver because of the trade of Chinese goods. This takes advantage of China’s economy, but also makes it grow because little to no silver is being used for the people. (Doc. 4) England is another good example for having an advantage in the trade. England’s main imports were the goods of the Chinese, and the English people would sell the goods to other cities, colonies, or countries that did not have those imports from the East Indies. This gives England more money for trade between the countries that are not near the East Indies or countries that don’t want to trade with China. England then sends a little of the silver to China. If England quit this trade, their economy would drop faster than rain. Because of this trade, their economy and social groups are high, and it keeps China’s status high too, because the silver that is being traded is not going back to the countries that are trading with them. (Doc.
Many products we use today are made in China. Trade between Australia and China has heightened in the last couple of years. China has one of the world’s largest economies. It has an increasing role in shaping the world economy, accounting for a third of the increase in the world’s gross domestic product and imports for the period 2000 to 2003 (The Economist 2004). It is also home to a population of 1.3 billion inhabitants, consuming a variety of goods from food items to luxury commodities, toys, clothing, gifts, most car parts and many more things Australia benefits from. For non-agricultural goods, Australian import tariffs are generally low. The most notable exceptions are on motor vehicles and textiles, clothing and footwear imports.
The Chinese and Australia economies have many similarities and differences, including the size of the economies, growth rates, unemployment, inequality, standard of living, environmental issues and the roles the different governments have in influencing and modifying these factors of the economy.
Australia’s political view has been recognized by other countries as a strong market leader and a valuable country to have free trade agreements with. All Australians can see that this is a huge benefit to the Australian economy. An increase in trade agreements means more jobs and security for the
With a GDP of over $1 trillion USD, the Australian economy is among the largest in the world (Cornett and Saunders, 2014). Australia is trading partners with the United States, China, and Japan, but their economic ties are mainly centered in the Pacific Rim. Exports are crucial to the country’s GDP and this has created problems regarding sustainability in the Australian economy.
Australia’s main trading partners are China, Japan, the United States, Republic of Korea and Singapore. Nearly half of Australia’s trade activity in terms of imports and exports are with these 5 countries alone. Particularly with the recent growth of the Chinese economy, Australia’s chief trading partner, the country has seen growth in its exports. However very recently the growth of the Chinese economy has been slowing which is a risk to Australian exports.
If each country specializes in areas where its advantages are greatest or disadvantages are least, the gains from trade will make each country better off than it would be if it remained self-sufficient. [3]
The development in the progress of China, India and Indonesia benefits Australia and contributes significantly to regional stability which extends opportunities for a successful and reciprocating business partnership instead of being aid dependent. Australia’s economical national interest is directly linked to the success, stability and peaceful interactions of its neighbours because these countries are also the first line of defence against many negative issues which could affect Australia (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2016c). If these states remain to be wealthy and stable, they will respond better to efficiently to threats and complications in trade. In order to benefit from the trading relationships with the neighbouring countries, Australia needs to take advantage of the international economic opportunities and ensure we are focused on advancing in global economic, financial, investment and trade institutions. A globally integrated economy is crucial due to the growth which can be gained from an open trading system and foreign direct investment which secures our position in the economically advancing countries of the world and our own financial welfare (Wong 2017).
Australia boasts one of the world's most multicultural societies. Therefore, it can be difficult to pinpoint what being "Australian" really is, or to define Australian culture. The best way to approach an analysis of Australian culture may be to compare it with another culture. Chinese culture is equally as complex and diverse as Australian culture, as both countries have a large variety of ethnic groups within their borders. However, in terms of the many aspects of culture such as meaning, language, human activity, lifestyle, works of art, and leisure activities, Australian and Chinese cultures differ from one another. Some of the aspects of culture that differ the most between Australian and Chinese societies include gender, lifestyle, and language.
Global Trade is one of an essential activity that undertakes between two nations in a modern world (Buckley & Casson, 2016). It can be accessed not only by a wide range of product or service market but also accompanies competition through competitive advantage even though it is between countries like New Zealand and Australia. The international trade in these countries accompanies a total of 20-30% of GDP. However, the future growth rate of Australia and New Zealand is strong and opts to increase economic nationalism through the continuous balancing of policies, globalization and technology.