The prime minister said Chinese officials' efforts to block journalist Cheng Lei during a Parliament House event were 'entirely inappropriate', as the government expressed 'grave concern' about actions by China's vessels in the South China Sea.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hardened his criticism of Chinese efforts to block journalist Cheng Lei during a Parliament House press event as "rude" and "entirely inappropriate". At the same time, the federal government has released a statement strongly criticising China's actions in the South China Sea . The developments came as Chinese premier Li Qiang departed after a four-day Australian visit, jetting out to Malaysia.
This conduct endangers peace and security in the region, threatens lives and livelihoods, and creates risks of miscalculation and escalation." Earlier on Tuesday, the prime minister told radio station 6PR that it was important to engage with China, and his government had stabilised the relationship but disagreements would be raised. "We're a democracy, China is not.
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