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January 29, 2021
"You dont take the opportunity to imply that Australia should follow our example, its just dumb diplomacy.” Ayson said China would be “comfortable” with its relationship with New Zealand, whereas it would want a weakened alliance between Australia and the US, which has similarly confronted China’s rising influence. “So its not a great look for New Zealand to be giving the impression that were helping China out here, with that ambition – even though thats not clearly Mr OConnors i...
January 29, 2021
Hes not one of the leading lights: Expert questions Trade Ministers credentials after diplomatic blunder with Aussies Newshub 29/01/2021 Zac Fleming Hes not one of the leading lights: Expert questions Trade Ministers credentials after diplomatic blunder with Aussies Replay Video UP NEXT A top foreign policy academic has questioned the new Trade Ministers competency after a diplomatic blunder in which Damien OConnor told Australia to "show respect" to China. OConnors since cal...
January 28, 2021
Diplomatic doo-doo: Australian Trade Minister expresses respect for Kiwi counterpart, but criticism mounts over China comments Newshub 28/01/2021 © Video - Newshub; Image - Getty. Related video: Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta scolds China over disinformation. The Australian Trade Minister has expressed "respect" for his New Zealand counterpart despite mounting criticism of Damien OConnor for calling on Australia to practice "more diplomacy" with China. OConnor, who took on the Trade portfo...