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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 made 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 it the focus of new anti-espionage laws.


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By Quốc Vinh, Tim Bennett

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Tensions between Australia and China are set to increase, after China made 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 it the focus of new anti-espionage laws.



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