To mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and the People's Republic of China, expert writers from both countries have come together to analyze their relationship, addressing the question on many Australian minds: How should Australia respond to the seemingly unstoppable and dazzlingly swift rise of China? Highlighting security and economic issues, trade and investment, and political, diplomatic, and strategic challenges, this book examines the implications of Australia's deepening engagement with China and takes on big questions, such as Could this global powerhouse become a military threat? and Will these two countries have healthy trade and diplomatic relations and a genuine, robust dialogue?