Albanese dismisses Beijing’s claim Australia plagued by ‘systemic racism’ and ‘hate crimes’

China's foreign ministry spokesperson accuses Canberra of double standards after Australia's top diplomat raises human rights concerns

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Anthony Albanese has dismissed criticisms by China's foreign ministry that Australia is plagued by systemic racism" and hate crimes" after Australia's top diplomat raised concerns about rights violations in Xinjiang and Tibet.

The ministry's spokesperson, Lin Jian, accused Australia and other nations who joined the statement of double standards, saying it was political manipulation under the pretext of human rights".

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