Australia 'won't be intimidated' by China's economic threats, says PMScott Morrison's comments were the latest salvo in a long-brewing diplomatic dispute between Australia and ChinaSYDNEY: Australia warned on Thursday it would not be intimidated by attempts at economic "coercion" after China threatened to undermine the multi-billion dollar flow of Chinese tourists and students to the country. Beijing has issued warnings in recent days that Chinese should avoid Australia due to concerns about racist incidents targeting ethnic Asians during the coronavirus pandemic. The comments were the latest salvo in a long-brewing diplomatic dispute between Australia and its largest trading partner. But he warned his government would "never be intimidated by threats" or "trade our values in response to coercion from wherever it comes". China has since taken several steps targeting trade with Australia, including the attempts to discourage Chinese travellers, who represent the biggest groups of foreign tourists, and overseas students.

Source: Bangkok Post June 11, 2020 05:03 UTC