
China warns Australia to not strain relations over human rights criticism
ABCChina is warning Australia to avoid straining bi-lateral relations following criticism from Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne on China's human rights record. Key points: Beijing has been accused of meddling in domestic affairs in recent years China's Foreign Ministry says Australia has "ignored the facts" Trade between the two countries was worth more than $180 billion last year During a foreign policy speech in Sydney on Tuesday, Senator Payne said Australia would continue to advocate for democracy and human rights in China, adding that staying quiet on sensitive issues was not in the national interest. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang says Australia should "meet China halfway". Senator Payne's comments drew a rebuke from China, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang saying Australia needed to be careful.
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