Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack insists all people from China are welcome in Australia, following a new travel warning issued by the Chinese government.
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China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Australia on the basis there has been a significant increase in racial attacks on "Chinese and Asian people". A statement issued by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism claims the alleged attacks began in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Chinese students studying in Australia were the first to receive the warning. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has rejected any suggestion of racist attacks in Australia.
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