Q+A: Aug 11
Guests: Pat Conroy, James Paterson & Damien Cave.
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Q+A is live from Melbourne this week looking to big global issues and the tricky diplomatic waters ahead for the government, but how much is out of their hands?
Tensions with China continue to escalate, after Foreign Minister Penny Wong issued a joint statement with her US and Japanese counterparts condemning Beijing’s military exercises around the Taiwan Strait and demanding they “immediately cease”. The Chinese Embassy pushed back, saying “finger-pointing” was “absolutely unacceptable” and accusing the US of being the “biggest saboteur” of peace in the region.
The war of words comes in the wake of Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan which saw China launching ballistic missiles in an unprecedented live-fire military drill around the self-ruled island. The US House of Representatives Speaker’s stopover was also marked by cyber attacks across Taiwan. Anthony Albanese says the “level of US engagement” with Taiwan is a matter for them, but what does it mean for our region?
Meanwhile, the international economy is in the doldrums, with inflation and interest rates biting. China’s economy is facing multiple challenges – including slowing growth and a property market decline – what will that mean for Australia?
And here at home, our military structure, preparedness and investments are being reviewed for the first time in a decade. It’s being led by a former Defence Minister and former Chief of Defence Sir Angus Houston, who says the “fast-changing” strategic environment is the “worst I’ve ever seen”. How can Australia prepare for what may be ahead?
Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development and the Pacific
James Paterson, Liberal Senator for Victoria
Sharan Burrow, General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation
Jennifer Hsu, Research Fellow, Public Opinion and Foreign Policy Program, Lowy Institute
Damien Cave, Australian Bureau Chief, The New York Times
Thursday, August 11 at 8.30pm on ABC.
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