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Australia Mum on Chinese Nationals Arriving by Boat, Citing Diplomacy

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 16:00 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 16:00 | 1 source | 1 article
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The Australian government is maintaining silence on the number of Chinese nationals arriving in the country by boat, citing concerns that releasing such information could harm diplomatic relations with China. This decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties and security analysts, who argue that transparency is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring effective border control.

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Australia refuses to say how many Chinese nationals are arriving by boat, saying it may damage bilateral relations Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Wing Kuang 25 mar. 2026, 16:00 (2 hours ago)

Australia refuses to say how many Chinese nationals are arriving by boat, saying it may damage bilateral relations

Exclusive: Indonesia reports growing number of attempts by Chinese nationals to organise boat journeys, as Australian authorities refuse to reveal detailsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has refused to reveal how many Chinese nationals have arrived in Australia by boat since 2024, saying that disclosing the figure may harm relations with other countries.However, reports by Indonesian police

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