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China lodges formal complaint over Liberal Senator's comments

Australian International Development Minister Concetta Fierravanti-Wells speaks during Senate Question Time in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, November 28, 2017. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Australian International Development Minister Concetta Fierravanti-Wells Senate Question Time November 28, 2017. Source: AAP

China has lodged a formal diplomatic protest over remarks made by Australian International Development Minister Concetta Fierravanti-Wells on China's aid projects in the Pacific. Beijing has defended its aid program, saying it respects the will of Pacific Island governments and the development needs of their people.


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China has lodged a formal diplomatic protest over remarks made by Australian International Development Minister Concetta Fierravanti-Wells on China's aid projects in the Pacific. Beijing has defended its aid program, saying it respects the will of Pacific Island governments and the development needs of their people.



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