Government is 'treading on eggshells' when dealing with China

Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the government is “treading on eggshells" when dealing with China.

government is 'treading on eggshells' when dealing with china

Government is 'treading on eggshells' when dealing with China

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is in Canberra today as he continues his tour around Australia.

“The government sees a successful visit as his coming at all,” Mr Clennell said.

“But, we’re treading on eggshells the whole time given some of the defence issues etc.”

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