By Stephen McDonell, Jane Cowan and wires Australia risks becoming embroiled in another diplomatic spat in Asia, with China warning there will be consequences if Foreign Minister Julie Bishop does not withdraw criticism of a new air defence zone in the East China Sea. Ms Bishop on Tuesday announced she had summoned Beijing's ambassador to voice opposition to the zone, saying the timing and the manner of China's announcement was unhelpful and would not contribute to regional stability. But China has reacted angrily to Ms Bishop's comments, warning they could damage relations between the two countries. "Australia's irresponsible statements on the East Sea air defence identification zone are completely mistaken; China cannot accept them," a foreign ministry statement said. More » |
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