Lowy Institute 10th Anniversary China Changing Lecture in Beijing: What drives Chinese investment in Australia?

On 18 September 2013, the Lowy Institute for International Policy was honoured to host Mr Andrew Michelmore as the keynote speaker for the Lowy Institute 10th Anniversary China Changing Lecture in Beijing. This was the first major event held by the Lowy Institute in China.

Mr Michelmore, based on his extensive professional experience, shared his views on the Australia-China investment relationship and the role played by Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOE) in Australian resource and energy investments.

Mr Andrew Michelmore is the Executive Director and CEO of MMG Limited, a company that is 73 per cent owned by a large Chinese SOE and is regarded as one of the most successful Chinese mining investments in Australia. Mr Michelmore is also the Chairman of the Minerals Council of Australia Board and a Director of the Chicago-based Century Aluminium Company (a company listed on the NASDAQ). Previously, he has been CEO of numerous resource companies.