Cheng Lei Warns ‘Naive’ Australians of the Risks of Travelling to China

Published on November 28, 2023

Journalist Cheng Lei has warned Australians to be wary of the risks involved in travelling to China. Speaking on ABC’s Q+A Program on Nov. 27, Ms. Cheng said prospective travellers must take into account the rapidly transforming diplomatic and political landscapes in the Asian nation. “I think you have to figure out what to be mindful of. Right now, I’m super wary of anything purporting to be protecting national interests, national security I should say,” she said. Ms. Cheng is particularly worried about travellers venturing to China who don’t quite understand the gravity of what they’re doing....

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