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Why China's attempts to stifle foreign media criticism are likely to fail

  • Written by Tony Walker, Vice-chancellor's fellow, La Trobe University
Why China's attempts to stifle foreign media criticism are likely to fail

When China’s ambassador to Australia, Cheng Jingye, summoned journalists to the Chinese embassy last week, this was not an occasion for polite exchanges on a troubled relationship between Beijing and Canberra.

Cheng was intent on communicating a forceful message to Australian reporters that China was intent on fighting back against what it...

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