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China’s industrial policy confronts fiscal reality
Why it matters
China's fiscal constraints on industrial policy may moderate its economic leverage over time, but the article suggests structural competitive advantages persist independent of subsidy regimes—relevant to Australia's decoupling strategy and understanding of China's long-term economic power. This affects Australian assessments of whether economic pressure will weaken China's strategic posture or whether competing on industrial fundamentals remains difficult regardless.
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