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Anthony Albanese, the leader of the Australian opposition (our photo), said he was in favor of Wang Liqiang's political asylum. PETER PARKS / AFP

Reactions multiply after the revelations of a former Chinese spy in Australia. China denounces a sham and accuses Wang Liqiang of being a fraudster. He allegedly embezzled 4.6 million yuan and has already been sentenced. In Australia, the government calls for caution, while some take a stand for the former spy.

" If I go back to China, I'm dead ." After his revelations , Wang Liqiang is now afraid for his life. The former Chinese spy is currently in Sydney, with his wife and child, on a tourist visa. He is now asking for political asylum in Australia .

Sustained demand

A request supported by several officials of the country. Like - for example - the chief of intelligence in Parliament, Andrew Hastie. " I believe that anyone who wants to help us defend our sovereignty deserves our protection, " he told reporters.

Another support is Anthony Albanese, the leader of the opposition in Australia. He said he was in favor of Wang Liqiang's political asylum. And believes that we must take into account the importance of this case .

Government remains cautious

For its part, the Australian government remains cautious. There is no question of encroaching on the intelligence services. ASIO, Australia's domestic intelligence agency, must first verify the identity of the former spy.

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