PM Morrison slams 'repugnant' Chinese post


Source: sheppnews.com.au sheppnews.com.au

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In his strongest comments against the Chinese government since becoming prime minister, Mr Morrison said the falsified image was utterly outrageous. "The Chinese government should be totally ashamed of this post. It diminishes them in the world's eyes," he told reporters in Canberra. "Australia is seeking an apology from the ministry of foreign affairs, from the Chinese government, for this outrageous post. We are also seeking its removal immediately and have contacted Twitter." Twitter added a content warning to the post as Australia lodged an official complaint with China. Foreign Affairs secretary Frances Adamson spoke to Chinese ambassador Cheng Jingye...