'That's Crap': Ex-Australian PM On The Idea That China Can't Embrace Democracy
Mar 29, 2024
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison dismissed the notion that China inherently resists democracy, asserting that the Chinese people value freedom as much as anyone else. What Happened: In a podcast interview with Olympic athlete Sam Fricker, Morrison, who led Australia from 2018 to 2022, expressed his belief that democracy can indeed take root in China, reported Bloomberg. “There’s a view that some put around that, oh, you know, democracy can’t work in Chinese culture,” Morrison said. “Well, that’s crap. I’ve been to Taiwan.” See Also: Apple, Alphabet, And Meta Under E.U. Probe; Intel And AMD Banned; Fed’s Bostic Says One Rate Cut Morrison’s tenure as prime minister saw a significant downturn in Sino-Australian relations, largely due to his call for an independent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19. This led to Beijing imposing trade restrictions on Australian exports such as wine, barley, and coal. However, relations have improved since Morrison’s departure and the election of ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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