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Chinese artist behind doctored image of Australian soldier says he’s ready to make more
The Chinese artist behind a doctored image of an Australian soldier holding a knife to the throat of an Afghan child has taunted the Australian Prime Minister, saying that he would make another artwork in response to being “scolded”.
Key points:
- Mr Fu said he created the image because he was furious over reports of SAS killings
- He said Mr Morrison should put his “attention and effort on his domestic affairs”
- His posts on Monday received over 1 million views
The image — created to criticise Australia over the damning Brereton war crimes inquiry — was posted on Twitter by China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian on Monday.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison labelled the post “repugnant”, demanding it be removed and Beijing issue an…
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