Australian-Chinese Politician Facing Scrutiny After Reports of Alleged China Ties

Liberal backbencher Gladys Liu becomes emotional as the Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends her during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Sept. 12, 2019. Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images

Newly-elected Australian lawmaker Gladys Liu said she has cut ties with some Chinese business associations after a media report linked them to the Chinese regime’s propaganda arm.

Liu, a member of federal parliament with the ruling Liberal party, is under pressure after saying on Sky News’ Bolt Report on Sept. 10 that she could not recall being an “active member” of two chapters of the China Overseas Exchange Association from 2003 to 2015.