Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has split with Scott Morrison over Australia's relationship with China.
Mr Morrison has told reporters Australia doesn't have to pick a side in the current trade dispute between the United States and China, describing China as a customer.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten objected to that and said Australia's leaders have to view China, and Asian countries more broadly, in a more complex way.
Ms Bishop, who is not contesting the election, has joined the Mr Shorten in rejecting Mr Morrison's characterization.
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