Australia complains to Chinese embassy over ‘ham-fisted’ attempt at blocking view of Cheng Lei at event
by Daniel Hurst Foreign affairs and defence correspon from World news | The Guardian on (#6NKG4)
Anthony Albanese describes behaviour of officials at Parliament House during Chinese premier Li Qiang's visit as clumsy'
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The Australian government has formally complained to the Chinese embassy over ham-fisted" attempts by its officials to block the view of the formerly detained Australian journalist Cheng Lei during an event inside Parliament House.
The incident, which occurred during a signing ceremony with the visiting Chinese premier Li Qiang, has drawn condemnation from Australian MPs who branded the embassy officials' actions as counterproductive" and inappropriate".
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