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Australian leader rips local government's deal with China

Morrison says state did not report signing of Belt and Road memorandum

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, right, says he was surprised by the actions of the Victorian government on international affairs.   © Reuters
FUMI MATSUMOTO, Nikkei staff writer | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands

SYDNEY -- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison criticized the state government of Victoria for signing on to China's Belt and Road initiative without first consulting with Canberra.

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