Scott Morrison dismisses concerns China-Australia tensions have weakened economic bonds

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dismissed concerns diplomatic tensions between Canberra and Beijing have strained the relationship between the two countries, arguing it is built on honesty about their differences.

Mr Morrison met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Bangkok last night, ahead of today's East Asia Summit, describing the meeting as "candid".

Accusations about interference in Australia's political system and criticism of Beijing's human rights record have prompted scathing lectures from Chinese officials, effectively telling Canberra to keep quiet.

But the Prime Minister disputed assertions those incidents undermined broader economic bonds.

"There is an honest acknowledgement … that we are two very different countries," Mr Morrison told reporters in Bangkok.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-04/scott-morrison-asean-summit-tensions-china-australia/11670206

China's Premier Li Keqiang points a finger and gestures during a news conference.

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