Thinking About ChinaOpinionIt’s Easy to Kowtow to the CCPThere is no place for wishful thinking about the CCP. It is not about to change.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAustralian Foreign Minister Penny Wong (L) meeting with Australian journalist Cheng Lei (R) on arrival at Melbourne Airport in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 11, 2023. (Supplied by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT))Kevin Andrews12/5/2023|Updated: 12/5/20230:00X 1CommentaryMost Australians do not read the Global Times, the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentKevin AndrewsAuthorThe Hon. Kevin Andrews served in the Australian Parliament from 1991 to 2022 and held various cabinet posts, including Minister for Defence.Author’s Selected ArticlesOpinion: While Australia Sleeps, Our Situation Becomes DireJun 09, 2024Opinion: The 3 Types of CCP Spies in Australia NowMay 30, 2024Opinion: Battle Lines Drawn for the Next ElectionMay 19, 2024Opinion: Suppressing Fire Before an Early Election CallMay 14, 2024Related TopicsAustraliaCCPaustralia's national interestCheng Lei