Chinese officials accuse Scott Morrison of stoking nationalism in response to fake Afghan tweet as PM defends position on WeChat

Posted Yesterday at 4:26pm, updated 4hhours ago

Now, the Chinese embassy in Canberra has issued a fresh statement accusing the Government of trying to deflect attentionfrom atrocities committed by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan.

The embassy has also suggested the Federal Government is trying to stoke nationalism in Australia.

"We would like to further stress the following: The rage and roar of some Australian politicians and media is nothing but misreading of, and overreaction to, Mr Zhao's tweet," a spokesperson said.

"The accusations made are simply to serve two purposes.

"One is to deflect public attention from the horrible atrocities by certain Australian soldiers.

"The other is to blame China for the worsening bilateral ties.

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