Cautious business backs PM’s China mission

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Australian Industry Group chief executive officer Innes Willox said the government was correct to be downplaying expectations ahead of the visit and business, too, needed to be wary. “While China will no doubt continue to be our most important economic partner, especially given their hunger for our commodities, the reality is that the difficulties of the past decade have fundamentally shifted how many Australian sectors and businesses view China,” he said in a statement. “For many, those difficulties have meant they have shifted their focus away from China to other markets and sources as part of what is known as...