The Chinese Ambassador has extraordinarily targeted the Australia media and declared “misleading” news coverage has damaged Beijing-Canberra relations.
In his first major address in Australia since becoming Beijing’s top diplomat in Canberra, Mr Xiao reiterated China’s recent demands on the Albanese Government to repair relations between the two countries.
Stream more Australian news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 The two governments have recently re-engaged bilateral communication following Beijing’s diplomatic freeze under the previous Morrison government. “So it's important to take an objective perspective on China. Tell stories about China in all dimensions. This is good for the Australian public to know what China truly is.”
“We urge the Australian side to develop a clear understanding of the situation, pursue the right course, respect China’s core interests and major concerns,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday.
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