The Australian government's call for China to explain its bungled handling of the deadly coronavirus pandemic could spark a boycott by Chinese consumers, who may no longer travel and study in Australia or buy major exports including beef and wine.
The ambassador said Australia's inquiry push was "Dangerous" and destined to fail, adding to previous criticism from Beijing, which portrayed Canberra as unblinking lackeys of the U.S. in the Pacific.
Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt maintains an independent inquiry was in the interests of Australia and the world.
"In fact, Australia will absolutely insist on that."
Australia's push for China to come clean over its handling of all facets of the coronavirus pandemic followed the United States' pause of funding for W.H.O. at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the organisation was promoting Chinese "Disinformation" about the virus.
Australia was the first country to block China's Huawei telecom giant from supplying equipment for its 5G network while Australian warships have been working with the U.S. Navy to curb Chinese aggression in contested waters.
For all Australia's effort in holding China to account, ultimately it is pushing back against the ruling Communist Party which historically regards telling the truth as an act of sedition.
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2020/04/27/china-warns-australia-drop-coronavirus-probe-or-pay-an-economic-price/
The ambassador said Australia's inquiry push was "Dangerous" and destined to fail, adding to previous criticism from Beijing, which portrayed Canberra as unblinking lackeys of the U.S. in the Pacific.
Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt maintains an independent inquiry was in the interests of Australia and the world.
"In fact, Australia will absolutely insist on that."
Australia's push for China to come clean over its handling of all facets of the coronavirus pandemic followed the United States' pause of funding for W.H.O. at the request of U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the organisation was promoting Chinese "Disinformation" about the virus.
Australia was the first country to block China's Huawei telecom giant from supplying equipment for its 5G network while Australian warships have been working with the U.S. Navy to curb Chinese aggression in contested waters.
For all Australia's effort in holding China to account, ultimately it is pushing back against the ruling Communist Party which historically regards telling the truth as an act of sedition.
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2020/04/27/china-warns-australia-drop-coronavirus-probe-or-pay-an-economic-price/
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