PM: Meeting with China ambassador would have been a sign of ‘weakness’ - Sydney Morning Herald

Scott Morrison has dismissed suggestions he should have met with Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian and noted Australia did not “interfere” in the sovereignty of its Pacific Islands neighbours.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flatly rejected suggestions he should have met with Chinas new ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, arguing that doing so would have been a demonstration of weakness.… [+2131 chars]

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