Current Affairs: Former Australian ambassador to China says Julie Bishop needs to be replaced

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the use of children in the Indonesia bombings is 'horrifying'. (AAP) Source: AAP

Former Australian ambassador to China Geoff Raby was quoted by Fairax Media saying Ms Bishop has angered China -- particularly with her comments on China's ability to lead, and on the issue of sovereignty in the South China Sea. He says Ms Bishop needs to be replaced by someone better equipped for the demands of the job.



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