A decision by a New South Wales Council to cut ties with China looks is set to be overturned after widespread community backlash.
A"damaging" decision by a New South Wales council to cut ties with China over the coronavirus pandemic looks set to be overturned after widespread community backlash and criticism from the Chinese consul-general in Sydney.A Chinese Consulate-General spokesman says the decision was damaging and wants it reversed as soon as possible
A spokesman from the Chinese consulate-general in Sydney said it regretted the decision"not only harmed the atmosphere and foundation of exchanges and cooperation between the two sides but also damaged the interests of the City of Wagga Wagga". Belinda Crain, chief executive of Wagga Wagga Multicultural Council, said Wagga Wagga was an inclusive community.
"The sister city relationship between Wagga Wagga and Kunming extends back more than three decades and it has been mutually beneficial. "We all work very hard to promote Wagga as a place to do business and we would hope with the rescission motion we'll be able to continue to promote that positive message," she said.
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