Billionaire's ban seen as pushback against Chinese foreign influence ops

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SYDNEY (AFP) - Australia's decision to ban a well-connected Chinese businessman for his political activity is being seen as a potential watershed moment, the start of pushback against Beijing's long-running operations to buy influence overseas.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

 

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