Morrison Flags Concerns About ‘Optics’ of Albanese Trip to Beijing
You ‘cannot control what the communist party in China will do,’ Mr. Morrison said, warning the trip could be used as propaganda for the CCP.
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers a speech at a dinner event during the Yushan Forum in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct. 11, 2023. Annabelle Chih/Getty Images
Australia’s former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged concerns about current Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visiting Beijing next week.
Mr. Albanese is visiting Beijing from Nov. 4 to 7 and will talk with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
