Keating Unleashes Fury Over Exposed Beijing-Backed Spy Ring
Incoming Prime Minister Albanese suggested that three senior public servants should have been fired by his government, according to former Prime Minister Keating.
Australian spy agency disclosed that Beijing-backed agents had infiltrated and influenced Australian politicians, including attempts to influence the child of a prime minister.
Senator Wong, in her address at the ASEAN meeting in Melbourne, highlighted the risks of coercion and use of force in jeopardizing regional stability, without directly referencing Beijing.
She also pledged a significant amount to enhance maritime security in the region.
Mr. Keating expressed strong disapproval of Senator Wong’s views, suggesting that her statements were influenced by recent spy mysteries unveiled by ASIO.
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Mr. Keating likened the espionage controversy to a performance, suggesting that the timing of the disclosures could be related to shifts in Australian policy towards the United States.
Criticizing the Labor government’s stance on Beijing, Mr. Keating called for the dismissal of three key figures, including Senator Wong, Mr. Burgess, and Mr. Shearer.
He questioned the government’s alignment with the United States and participation in alliances like Five Eyes and AUKUS, contrasting these views with Southeast Asian leaders like Anwar Ibrahim.
Mr. Keating has been vocal about his discontent with the Labor government’s Beijing policy, particularly their involvement in the AUKUS pact, which he believes undermines Australia’s foreign policy legacy.
