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China-Australia diplomatic row escalates as China makes official complaint

China has denied meddling in Australian politics

Tensions between Australia and China are set to increase, after China launched an official diplomatic complaint against comments made by the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. China says Mr Turnbull has created mistrust between the two nations by making China the focus of new anti-espionage laws. It comes amid multiple allegations of Chinese interference in Australian institutions.


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Tensions between Australia and China are set to increase, after China launched an official diplomatic complaint against comments made by the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. China says Mr Turnbull has created mistrust between the two nations by making China the focus of new anti-espionage laws. It comes amid multiple allegations of Chinese interference in Australian institutions.


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