‘China Phobia’ Label Is ‘Absurd’, Says Australian PM

‘China Phobia’ Label Is ‘Absurd’, Says Australian PM
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks to dignitaries and members of the Invictus Team Australia Squad at the official launch at Admiralty House on June 7, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Toby Zerna/Pool/Getty Images
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Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said it is ‘absurd’ how he has been labeled ‘China phobic’ by his opposition as Sydney prepares to hold an important by-election.

Turnbull has defended himself after Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader Bill Shorten said he had ‘China phobia’ and ALP candidate in the Bennelong by-election, Kristina Keneally, said the PM was fueling suspicions of Asian Australians.