Paul Keating

Paul Keating was the former Prime Minister of Australia from 1991 to 1996. From 1983 to 1991, Keating was appointed as Minister of Finance. During his tenure, he implemented economic reforms that promoted the development of the Australian economy, including reforms in the financial sector, adjustments to the Australian dollar exchange rate, tax reform, and the abolition of a series of trade protectionism barriers. From December 1991 to March 1993, Keating was appointed as Prime Minister, marking the fifth time in the history of the Labour Party that he held this position. As Prime Minister, Keating continued to implement economic reforms, including the establishment of a national training institution, the establishment of a national pension plan to increase national savings, the establishment of a labor market, and training reforms to address Australia's long-standing unemployment problem. At the same time, the Keating government also issued laws recognizing the rights of indigenous Australians to land and enacting laws to protect the disappearing races. Keating advocates for institutional reforms to develop Australia. During his tenure, Keating established the Australian Mandatory Private Savings Plan Pension Plan, which increased savings from 400 million to 1 billion within a year. He founded the Asia Pacific Economic Organization Leaders' Meeting, which is an important component of the political architecture of the Asia Pacific region. The focus of the Keating administration's foreign policy is on the Asian region. Keating actively established the Asia Pacific Economic Organization and the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, and initiated the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting to facilitate the achievement of regional trade opening agreements. In March 1996, following the Labour Party's defeat in the election, Keating was appointed to serve in parliament. He turned his interest to national and international affairs, and during his tenure, he frequently visited China and other Asian countries. Keating emphasized in his book that Australia's foreign policy and development have a significant impact in the Asia Pacific region. His works were translated into Japanese and Chinese and published by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He is the main spokesperson at international business and economic conferences. As a political commentator, he also writes articles for newspapers and international journals, commenting on economic and social issues. Keating frequently visits China and the Asian region and is the main spokesperson for major domestic and international conferences. He has rich experience in international finance, politics, and diplomacy, and has a keen insight into contemporary global affairs. He also has a strong interest in architecture, urban design, and music.