Former diplomat calls for Australians in China to return amid diplomatic crisis
A former senior Defence official and diplomat is calling for urgent action to protect Australians in China, in response toA former diplomat has warned Australians in China may not be safe after a Chinese consular official was named in AFP warrants
The ABC has revealed search warrants identify Chinese consul to Sydney, Sun Yantao, in connection with an investigation by the Australian Federal Police and spy agency ASIO into an alleged plot by Beijing to infiltrate the New South Wales Labor Party. "The Australian Government needs to act right now," said Mr Behm, who is head of the international and security program at the Australia Institute.
Speaking to ABC News, Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said the investigation was focused on Australian citizens, suggesting consular officials such as Mr Sun would not be prosecuted.
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