Amid Australia's trade dispute with China, experts warn our bonds with the rest of Asia are at risk
As a hard-won free trade agreement with Indonesia comes into effect this week, and concerns grow about Australia's economic reliance on China, experts warn Australia's Asia literacy is likely to suffer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key points:
Opposition MPs call for the Federal Government to rescue an at-risk Indonesian study program
Some say the collapse of the program would mean an effective end to the Coalition's New Colombo Plan
The National Library's removal of key Asian countries from its collecting strategy has been widely criticised
A landmark free trade agreement with Indonesia, which came into force on Sunday, has been touted by the Federal Government as an opportunity to bounce back from Australia's first recession in 29 years.
It has been argued the deal offers an opportunity to reduce reliance on China, which has introduced punitive measures against Australian exporters and warned its students against studying in Australia in recent months as the bilateral relationship deteriorates.
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-08/indonesia-australia-free-trade-university-exchange-program-risk/12425058
Key points:
Opposition MPs call for the Federal Government to rescue an at-risk Indonesian study program
Some say the collapse of the program would mean an effective end to the Coalition's New Colombo Plan
The National Library's removal of key Asian countries from its collecting strategy has been widely criticised
A landmark free trade agreement with Indonesia, which came into force on Sunday, has been touted by the Federal Government as an opportunity to bounce back from Australia's first recession in 29 years.
It has been argued the deal offers an opportunity to reduce reliance on China, which has introduced punitive measures against Australian exporters and warned its students against studying in Australia in recent months as the bilateral relationship deteriorates.
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-08/indonesia-australia-free-trade-university-exchange-program-risk/12425058
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