Snubbing Chinese envoy shows poor statecraft, appalling manners
The Prime Minister’s decision to decline an invitation to meet the new Chinese ambassador to Australia is a missed opportunity to get bilateral relations back on track.
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The Prime Minister’s decision to decline an invitation to meet the new Chinese ambassador to Australia is a missed opportunity to get bilateral relations back on track.
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