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A former boss of Australia's intelligence agency has warned the Chinese government is seeking to influence the country’s political system and infiltrate the community.

A former boss of Australia's intelligence agency has warned the Chinese government is seeking to influence the country’s political system and infiltrate the community.

Duncan Lewis claimed Chinese authorities were targeting politicians and seeking to win influence social, business and media circles. The former head of ASIO warned the impact of Chinese foreign interference operations may not be apparent for decades and cautioned against paranoia but called on members of the Chinese community to help security agencies.

 

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They already have. Look at the current Labor party. Wong and Co. Keating Albo. It been happening for years. It shows you how poor a job this lad did. He’s only just noticed it.

What does he mean 'is seeking too'?. They already are!

This like reading 'The Bulletin' from a century ago. All you need is a picture of the octopus 🤣

China is a giant poisonous weed with tentacles going everywhere.

Look at china has taken over south africa. That should be a big warning

This is news? 🙄

DamagedGoods200 ALP has been in China's pocket for years.

Why do Australians feel threatened by China? Because the biggest populations in the world are on our doorstep wanting our ‘clean green unpolluted’ land & resources? Just a guess...

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