Mark McGowan ramps up his criticism of the federal government's approach to China, labeling comments from senior ministers as 'insane' and 'absolute madness'.
WA Premier Mark McGowan has launched a stinging attack on the federal government's attitude towards China, labeling comments from senior ministers as "insane" and "off the planet".WA's economy remains deeply reliant on trade with the Asian nationMr McGowan's comments come a day after Prime Minister Scott Morrison called for international bodies like the World Trade Organisation to be strengthened, to push back against China's increasingly assertive behaviour.
The relationship between Australia and China has soured dramatically in recent years, with a series of spats leading Beijing to put tariffs on multiple Australian products and halt dialogue. Home Affairs Department Secretary Mike Pezzullo warned earlier this year "the drums of war are beating", while Defence Minister Peter Dutton has said a conflict with China "should not be discounted".Mr McGowan has previously criticised that attitude and today blasted the Commonwealth's handling of China, less than 24 hours after discussing it at a meeting with Mr Morrison in Perth.
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