Minister Bishop rejects call for sacking

A former Australian ambassador to China believes Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has made a mess of Canberra’s relationship with Beijing and should be sacked.

• Lisa Martin, Australian Associated Press
• Originally published as Minister Bishop rejects call for sacking

Former envoy-turned businessman Geoff Raby has accused the Turnbull government of adopting a policy of “strategic mistrust” towards China.

Ms Bishop has since counter-attacked, describing the commentary as “profoundly misinformed”.

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