Chinese State-Run Media Picks Australian Opposition Leader for Prime Minister

Chinese State-Run Media Picks Australian Opposition Leader for Prime Minister
Australian Labor Party Leader Anthony Albanese speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Jan. 25, 2022. Rohan Thomson/Getty Images
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The Chinese regime’s vocal mouthpiece, The Global Times, has weighed in on Australia’s impending federal election, publishing an op-ed advocating for Australian Labor Party (ALP) leader Anthony Albanese to lead the country.

In a rather backhanded manner, retired Australian diplomat Bruce Haigh—who authored the piece—said Albanese was “not an intellectual” and was afraid of upsetting voters, but compared to current Prime Minister Scott Morrison, he “positively shines.”

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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