China: Hope that Australia can abandon double standards on the so-called "anti-foreign interference" issues

　　China News Agency, Beijing, August 5 (Reporter Zhang Su) "Australia-China Relations National Foundation" is a foreign affairs agency established by the Australian government to develop Australia-China relations. It recently revealed that members of its advisory committee receive US funding. . Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on August 5 that he hopes Australia can face up to the objective facts and discard double standards and ideological prejudice on issues such as "anti-foreign interference".

　　A reporter asked that according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, not only two of the advisory committee members of the "National Foundation for Australia-China Relations" designated by the Australian Foreign Minister were funded by the US State Department, one of them was even a member of the anti-China cult "Falungong." What is China's comment?

　　"I have taken note of the relevant reports." Wang Wenbin replied that if Australia really hopes that relevant institutions can play a positive role in enhancing mutual trust and expanding exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, then some anti-China elements should not be mixed in. This is not in line with the purpose and original intention of the establishment of the foundation, and it has sent a serious wrong signal to the outside world.

　　"I hope that the Australian side will immediately correct its mistakes, show sincerity, and do more that is conducive to mutual trust and cooperation between China and Australia, rather than the opposite." He said.

　　Wang Wenbin also said that in recent days the media has repeatedly disclosed that some highly anti-Chinese institutions and individuals in Australia have received funding from the US government. It is hoped that Australia can face up to the objective facts, abandon double standards and ideological prejudice on the so-called "anti-foreign interference" and "transparency of foreign influence", and refrain from political manipulation and selective and discriminatory practices. (Finish)