Australian Lawmaker Quits Amid Questions Over China Ties<br />The Chinese Embassy in Australia hit back a day later, accusing Australian officials of "making irresponsible remarks"<br />and damaging "mutual trust." It also accused Australian media outlets of repeatedly fabricating news stories about "the so-called Chinese influence and infiltration in Australia." News reports this year about the issue have prompted a growing debate in Australia over how vulnerable its democratic political system is to foreign influence from China and elsewhere.<br />that He’s made mistakes of judgment,<br />" Mr. Dastyari, 34, said at a morning news conference.<br />that I’ve been guided by my Labor values, which tell me that I should leave if my ongoing presence detracts from the pursuit of Labor’s mission,<br />This year, a recording emerged in which Mr. Dastyari made comments at a Chinese media conference defending China’s<br />aggressive military posture in the South China Sea despite his own party’s opposition to China’s actions there.<br />Malcolm Turnbull said that We have recently seen disturbing reports about Chinese influence,<br />"And it became very clear in the last few weeks that the political heat was only going to be taken out<br />of the issue with Dastyari out of politics." Mr. Dastyari’s seat won’t be filled until next year; Mr.
