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China tells Australia to abandon its ‘Cold War mentality’ while criticising our politicians
China has criticised Australian politicians for making remarks that “instigate confrontation” after weeks of warnings of conflict in the Indo-Pacific were followed by Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo using a staff address to say “drums of war” are beating in the region.
Key points:
- Relations between China and Australia have soured over the past 12 months
- Current and former politicians in Australia have warned of potential military conflict with China recently
- China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has criticised Australia for what he labelled a “Cold War mentality”
In his Wednesday press conference Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, called Australia’s politicians the “real troublemakers” and declared Australia’s hyping…
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