Part 6/9:
Addressing China's Economic and Strategic Activities
Taylor scrutinized recent efforts by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government to engage with China, describing the trip as a "working holiday" with uncertain outcomes. While recognizing the importance of trade relations, he warned that strategic differences remain, particularly concerning military and port assets like Darwin.
He raised concerns about recent reports of property acquisitions linked to the Chinese Communist Party, questioning whether these transactions passed rigorous Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) processes. Such acquisitions, he argued, could have significant strategic implications, particularly if foreign ownership extends to critical infrastructure.