China-Australia relations hit new low in spat over handling of coronavirus
- Written by Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University
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Australia’s relationship with China is fractured. Arguably, this is the worst moment in Sino-Australian relations since Gough Whitlam normalised ties on his election in December 1972.
The Chinese saying “kill the chicken to frighten the monkey” would seem applicable in Beijing’s reaction to Australia’s pus...
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