Australian Senator Wants Chinese Diplomats Kicked Out

Australian Senator Wants Chinese Diplomats Kicked Out
Rex Patrick speaks in the Senate at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on July 4, 2019. Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images
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A key crossbench senator wants at least 100 Chinese diplomats and consular staff kicked out of Australia.

Centre Alliance senator Rex Patrick argues the number of Chinese representatives must be radically reduced on national security grounds.