Australian mining mogul Forrest (photo by Australian newspaper)
Australian mining mogul billionaire Forrest (Andrew Forrest) has called on Australian politicians to stop talking about against China warning that it would affect business talks between the two countries.
According to the Australian newspaper, Australian mining tycoon Forrest is currently participating in the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan, China, and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.
In an interview with the media, Mr Forrest said whether the Greens, Labour or Liberals were trying to use against China rhetoric to win over "paranoid voters" would cost Australians as a whole. "China has a choice, and Australia has a choice," Forrest said. China does not have to please us, nor do we need to invite us to their country. China`s economy will one day surpass that of the United States. "
Earlier, (Colin Barnett), the former governor of Western Australia, had warned that Australia`s relations with China had fallen to a "low". Barnett`s exit from politics last year marked a significant stage in China`s investment in Western Australia, where exports rose sharply. Barnett said Australia`s prime minister, (Malcolm Turnbull), and other federal politicians were too vehemently worded on some of the topics, and that concerns could have been expressed more gently and diplomatically.
At this week`s annual Australia-China Business leaders Dialogue (Australia-China Business Leaders Dialogue), concerns about tensions between Australia and China were the main topic of discussion.
China is Australia`s largest import and export partner, accounting for 30% of Australia`s exports and 18% of Australia`s imports.
It is reported that business leaders participating in the Australia-China business leaders dialogue include Woodside oil company (Woodside) director Coleman (Peter Coleman), Holgate (Christine Holgate), head of the Australian post office, and Mailer (Craig Meller), owner of security group (AMP), and others.
(Australian Institute of Company Directors) chairman Proust (Elizabeth Proust) said Australian politicians need to understand Australia`s strategic interests.
