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Paul Keating vs. Penny Wong: A Political Showdown on China Relations

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Former PM Paul Keating and Foreign Minister Penny Wong engage in a fiery exchange over China policies. Who will emerge victorious in this political clash?

Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating and Foreign Minister Penny Wong are at the center of a heated debate surrounding Australia's relationship with China. Keating criticized Wong for her handling of China, accusing her of stirring tensions, while Wong fired back, defending her stance. The exchange escalated with Keating calling for the sacking of ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess, further intensifying the political drama.

Labor luminaries showed support for Wong, painting Keating as a lone wolf in his scathing remarks. Despite the backlash, Keating continued his verbal onslaught, branding security chiefs as 'mindless' supporters of the United States. The political tension between Keating and Wong highlights the complexities of Australia's foreign policy and the deep-rooted disagreements within the political landscape.

In a surprising turn of events, Keating's call for Burgess to be sacked and his relentless criticism of Wong have sparked widespread discussions on social media. The public is closely following the clash between the former PM and the Foreign Minister, eagerly awaiting the next development in this evolving political saga.

Paul Keating's bold statements and the ensuing backlash against his comments showcase the ongoing debate within Australian politics regarding China relations. The rift between Keating and Wong underscores the challenges faced by policymakers in navigating delicate international relationships and balancing national interests.

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Paul Keating lambasts Wong and Burgess on China relations (The Saturday Paper)

Former prime minister Paul Keating has lashed out at Foreign Minister Penny Wong over her handling of China, as Australia's relations with the growing ...

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Wong's subtle dig at Keating's China 'lecture' (NEWS.com.au)

Penny Wong has hit back at criticisms from Paul Keating after the former prime minister accused her of trying to “rattle the China can” at this week's ASEAN ...

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Paul Keating launches scathing attack on Penny Wong as he calls ... (Daily Mail)

Former prime minister Paul Keating has blasted Foreign Minister Penny Wong while also calling for the ASIO boss to be sacked for claiming an unnamed MP was ...

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'Out of touch': Paul Keating's ASIO comments 'extremely unhelpful' (Sky News Australia)

Liberal MP Keith Wolahan says former Australian prime minister Paul Keating's comments on Mike Burgess and China were “extremely unhelpful”.

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Penny Wong hits back at Paul Keating over 'lecture' on her 'country ... (Women's Agenda)

Penny Wong has hit back at former Prime Minister of Australia Paul Keating, who accused the Minister of “rattling the China can”.

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Foreign Minister fires back at Paul Keating's comments on China (Nine)

The former Labor prime minister accused the federal government of being at odds with the South-East Asian leaders during the second day of the ASEAN summit, ...

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Keating calls for ASIO boss to be sacked (The Mandarin)

Former PM Paul Keating accused foreign minister Penny Wong and members of the strategic policy establishment of "rattling the China can".

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Labor rallies behind Wong as Keating launches blistering attack (The Advertiser)

Former prime minister Paul Keating has been painted as a lone wolf by Labor luminaries lining up to defend Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong after he ...

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Paul Keating's remarks a 'shame': Most see Penny Wong doing ... (Sky News Australia)

Former prime minister Paul Keating has accused Foreign Minister Penny Wong and ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess of being 'mindless' supporters of the United ...

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'Goon Show': Keating slams security chiefs (The Australian)

Paul Keating has blasted the government's regional strategy, warned security tsars Mike Burgess and Andrew Shearer should have been sacked, and accused ...

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Paul Keating 'wrong' about Penny Wong: Jim Chalmers (Sky News Australia)

Mr Keating accused the Foreign Minister of being a "mindless" supporter of the United States. “I'm not surprised she's (Penny Wong) put together such a long- ...

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Australia news LIVE: Wong hits back at Keating over birth country ... (WAtoday)

Optus will pay $1.5 million fine for emergency service breaches, modelling contradicts claims fuel pollution limits will increase car costs and the ASEAN ...

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Paul Keating will 'rattle anyone' who has a go at China (Sky News Australia)

“He always takes a dim view of anyone criticising China which is kind of surprising to me because there's a lot he can criticise China for. “The … Communist ...

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Paul Keating slammed by Labor, Libs over Wong, ASIO attack (The Australian Financial Review)

Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who considers Paul Keating a mentor, says the ex-PM is wrong about Penny Wong and spy boss Mike Burgess.

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As it happened: Wong hits back at Keating over birth country 'lecture ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Optus will pay $1.5 million fine for emergency service breaches, modelling contradicts claims fuel pollution limits will increase car costs and the ASEAN ...

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'No real understanding': Keating's latest Wong outburst widely ... (Sky News Australia)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers have staunchly defended foreign minister Penny Wong after she was the victim of a fresh attack by ...

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Australia news LIVE: Wong hits back at Keating over birth country ... (WAtoday)

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton promoted the Coalition's energy policy during his press conference in Perth this afternoon, again promoting nuclear as the ...

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As it happened: Wong hits back at Keating over birth country 'lecture ... (WAtoday)

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has backed his colleague Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and ASIO head Mike Burgess after former prime minister Paul Keating ...

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Keating 'wrong about Burgess and Wong' (The Australian)

Jim Chalmers has slammed his hero Paul Keating, declaring the former Labor prime minister “wrong” to criticise Foreign Minister Penny Wong and ASIO boss ...

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As it happened: Wong hits back at Keating over birth country 'lecture ... (WAtoday)

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has backed his colleague Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and ASIO head Mike Burgess after former prime minister Paul Keating ...

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Keating the elder statesman has got China very wrong (The Australian)

Paul Keating calls for the dismissal of Mike Burgess, as director-general of ASIO, for discreetly pointing out a little of the espionage China's ...

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