The Chinese ambassador to Canberra has hinted that a return of China’s international student and tourism market was unlikely once international border closures reopened. In an hour-long video address to the Australia China Business Council on Thursday, Cheng Jingye claimed there was an increase in “racial discrimination” against Chinese residing in the country. “It could…
Chinese Ambassador Hints at Future Bans on Australian Education, Tourism Sectors
April 30, 2021
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