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Row over proposed new laws against political donations

China accuses Australian Media for being biase and anti china
Australian and Chinese officials Source: SBS

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By Katrina Yu, Ninos Emmanuel


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The Chinese embassy in Australia has sharply criticised the Australian media, accusing them of what it calls "a cold-war mentality and ideological bias."

A furiously worded statement (wed) pointed to the coverage of China's reported influence in Australian politics after the proposed political-donation laws announced recently.

Chinese analysts say the issue has damaged trust on both sides.


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