Penny Wong complained to China about intimidation of exiled Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners

Exclusive: Foreign affairs minister used July meeting on Asean sidelines to elevate criticism of targeting of Adelaide-based Ted Hui and Melbourne-based Kevin YamFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastForeign affairs minister Penny Wong directly complained about the targeted intimidation of exiled pro-democracy campaigners from Hong Kong to her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during a bilateral meeting in Kuala Lumpur.The July meeting was the first face-to-face discussion between the pair since two Hong Kong activists wanted for alleged national security crimes were subjected to anonymous letters offering Australian neighbours $203,000 to inform on them. Continue reading...

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