They include 20 state-driven megaprojects, including initiatives to develop nanotechnology, biotechnology and new drugs, high-end generic microchips, and aircraft.

But, though the Chinese onslaught looks fractious and pell-mell, conspiracy theorists smell a state-driven attack on the commanding heights of Australia's economy.

You have seen how the use of the state design pattern provides a very flexible mechanism for state-driven agents. It's extremely easy to add additional states as and when required.