Western Australia Leader Laments Lack of ‘Appreciation’ for China From Eastern States

Western Australia Leader Laments Lack of ‘Appreciation’ for China From Eastern States
Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan during a press conference in Perth, Australia, on Feb 4, 2021. Matt Jelonek/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Western Australian (WA) Premier Mark McGowan has lauded the state’s relationship with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) while lamenting the lack of appreciation from Australia’s eastern states for the country’s trading ties with China.

His comments come amid ongoing tensions in the Australia-China relationship due to Beijing-instigated foreign interference, industrial-scale cyberattacks, and economic coercion.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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