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World | By Admin China threatens ‘counterstrike’ after Australia condemns Hong Kong democracy crackdown | World | News China’s suppression of democracy in Hong Kong continues after the mass arrest of 55 politicians and activists in Hong Kong in the early hours of January 6. Last Sunday Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne released a joint statement that condemned Beijing’s actions. The statement by the foreign minister of Australia was backed by the foreign ministers of the United States, Britain, and Canada. They all expressed “serious concern” about the erosion of democratic principles in Hong Kong. All members of the Five...