Behind the anti-China hysteria

 [Talk given to Melbourne Socialist Alliance branch, February 2, 2021]

China’s influence in Australia, real or alleged, is a major issue in politics today.

Numerous Chinese investments in Australia have been blocked. The Chinese company Huawei has been banned from participating in the 5G rollout.

In June NSW Labor MP Shaoquett Moselmane had his ALP membership suspended after an Australian Federal Police raid on his office over allegations that he was being cultivated by Chinese government agents. He was never charged and his ALP membership was reinstated in November. Former staffer John Zhang remains under investigation.

Introduction to Socialism I

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Introduction to Socialism II

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Social inequality & social classes

 

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The Marxist theory of the state

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The capitalist mode of production

 

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