Conflict over Taiwan would bring economic shock to Australian industries: defence think tank report

Doug Dingwall
Updated June 23 2021 - 7:37am, first published 12:00am
A new report outlines the potential economic impact of a conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan. Picture: Shutterstock
A new report outlines the potential economic impact of a conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan. Picture: Shutterstock

A conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan would cause an economic shock in Australia leading to widespread loss of jobs and severely disrupted supply of imports needed by industries, a new report says.

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Doug Dingwall

Doug Dingwall

Parliamentary bureau chief

Doug Dingwall is The Canberra Times' parliamentary bureau chief. He writes about government and federal politics, and has an interest in integrity, industrial relations and foreign affairs. Previously he worked at The Examiner in Launceston, where he won a Tasmanian Human Rights Award for his reporting. Contact him on doug.dingwall@canberratimes.com.au

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