Great thread Stockolio. I'm based in Australia and we have a bit of a China problem, in that they pretty much underwrite our economy these days. Major source of export income from iron ore, coal, education and to some extent tourism I think. The China bid on our massively overpriced housing here in Sydney seems to have gone already with prices down 15% so far. Perhaps a bit of bounce post-elections just held but longer term I expect the housing decline should continue way further than many expect. Big suspicion that China interferes in our politics and owns current and former politicians to push its interests but hard to prove.
We're probably in big trouble down under if China collapses but I find it difficult to think through the consequences and how to play it. E.g. when do I shift assets out of AUD and into gold as my current asset holdings looking great. When is it optimal to short some of our big miners and other companies.
It's tricky as a lot of money desperately trying to get out of China may come here and wealthy chinese buying a bolt hole and residence here past decade may all start turning up if China gets dangerous on the ground. Also US trade war may divert demand for goods away from China to more friendly sources such as Aust.
I don't know the answers for Australia. But your thread is the best commentary I've read on tracking China unravelling, with supporting articles and a timeline. Look forward to more insights.
Yes, Australia and Canada feeling it the most cause both economies were the biggest beneficiaries of China's Capital Flight... The housing in Vancouver is getting obliterated too, some fire sales happening, housing and commercial. Unfortunately for Australia, the Interest-Only Mortgages will add to the recession and really hurt families, leading to even bigger housing deflation and eventually over-supply from families needing to sale and bankruptcies on the market. Australia's two main source of income, exports and Foreign Money Inflow will take a hit for sure, but debt is somewhat low... Government can boost investments and if Aussie's innovate well, you guys will be back on track