Between growth and national security in host countries: FDI regulation and Chinese outward investments in Australia’s critical infrastructure

Heim, I. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3023-4839 and Ribberink, N. (2021) Between growth and national security in host countries: FDI regulation and Chinese outward investments in Australia’s critical infrastructure. AIB Insights, 21 (1). ISSN 1938-9590 doi: 10.46697/001c.19506

Abstract/Summary

To achieve sustainable growth, China facilitates outward foreign direct investments (FDI) in natural resources and technology through large supportive policies and massive financing, particularly through the expansion of its state-owned companies into foreign markets. This trend has accelerated economic growth in Australia but has also raised national security concerns regarding foreign investments. This paper discusses the problem of balancing foreign investment and national security and aims to stimulate discussion on the extent of regulations necessary for FDI in critical infrastructure. This paper will be interesting for host-country policymakers balancing inward FDI and national security concerns through appropriate screening mechanisms.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/96487
Identification Number/DOI	10.46697/001c.19506
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Henley Business School > Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour and Reputation
Publisher	Michigan State University
Download/View statistics	View download statistics for this item