As Xi Jinping increases his power and ambition, there is tension over the influence China has in Australia. Progressive critics finds themselves aligned with right-wing voices. Mike Seccombe on how we assess the threat posed to our democracy by the Chinese Communist Party.

Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe. For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.

Background reading:

How the China question split Australian politics in The Saturday Paper




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As Xi Jinping increases his power and ambition, there is tension over the influence China has in Australia. Progressive critics finds themselves aligned with right-wing voices. Mike Seccombe on how we assess the threat posed to our democracy by the Chinese Communist Party.Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe. For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au.Background reading: <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2019/08/17/how-the-china-question-split-australian-politics/15659640008614">How the China question split Australian politics</a> in The Saturday Paper See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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As Xi Jinping increases his power and ambition, there is tension over the influence China has in Australia. Progressive critics finds themselves aligned with right-wing voices. Mike Seccombe on how we assess the threat posed to our democracy by the Chi...

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