Former Labor minister, Craig Emerson, often makes good sense. But not over the weekend. Deary me, no:
China’s statement following the first meeting between foreign ministers Penny Wong and Wang Yi has been denounced as “China’s four demands”. One such “demand” is that the two countries seek common ground. Oh, the effrontery!
The other three speak of Australia regarding China as a partner rather than a rival, of positive and pragmatic social foundations, and of avoiding being controlled by any third party.
