Title:

 China Slams Australia’s Foreign Policy White Paper

Author:

Charlotte Gao

Source:

The Diplomat

Date:

 December 2, 2017

Description:

In its newly published Foreign Policy White Paper, Australia took a strong stance on the South China Sea issue, urging both China and the Philippines to follow the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s July 2016 ruling. In response, both the Chinese defense ministry and Chinese foreign ministry criticized Australia for its “ irresponsible remarks.”