Bishop warns China, calls on US in Singapore speech

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Source: AAP

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has told China it needs to embrace democracy if it hopes to achieve its full economic potential. In a speech delivered in Singapore, she has also again called on the United States to increase its engagement in the Asia-Pacific amid the simmering disputes over maritime boundaries.


Michelle Chen reports.


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