Jul 15, 2025 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) --
Chinese Premier Li Qiang criticised Australia's strict foreign investment regime in a speech to the Chief Executive Officers' roundtable in Beijng. He contended that Chinese businesses are being treated unfairly due to Australia's restrictions on foreign investment, which were tightened by the former Coalition government in the wake of the Northern Territory government's decision in 2015 to lease the Port of Darwin to Landbridge Group for 99 years. Li also said that China and Australia are 'natural partners' in trade co-operation. The roundtable was attended by the CEOs of some large Australian companies that have strong trade ties with China..
Publication Date: 16 July 2025
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By Andrew Tillett
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