Visa visits to China by councillor Hasti (Andrew Hastie) and senator Patterson (James Paterson) of the Australian Liberal Party were refused. (picture of Sydney Herald Morning Herald)
Two Australian federal councillor, who were banned from entering China, were told that if they wanted to visit China, they needed to "repent and correct their mistakes."
According to the Australian news agency, Liberal councillor Hasti (Andrew Hastie) and colleague senator Patterson (James Paterson) are scheduled to travel to Beijing in December with Labour Party councillor Keo (Matt Keogh), the Think Tank "China problem" (think- tank China Matters.)). A study trip organized.
Both are critics of China, who were told on Friday that their visa applications to China had been refused.
China`s embassy says China is open to constructive dialogue and exchanges with people from all over the world.
But "those who attack unprovoked, wantonly put pressure on China, challenge China`s sovereignty, disrespect China`s dignity, and undermine mutual trust between China and Australia are not welcome."
``The colonial era of the Western powers has passed. China will never yield to the colonization of thought and values, `` said EMBASSYSPEAKER.
Mr. Hasti and Patterson senator said they would continue to talk publicly about authoritarian regime.
Labour frontline councillor Jones (Stephen Jones) said the decision to stop parliament councillor was unfortunate, saying it would be better for them to have a better understanding of China.
"if the purpose behind this is to try to change what they think or what they`re going to say, I doubt it has the opposite effect on what these two people think about rite," he told Sky News (Sky News). On Sunday.
"it may be good for them, not the other way around."
China`s embassy said councillor would be able to travel to China if they apologized for their comments.
"as long as the people concerned sincerely repent and correct their mistakes, look at China objectively and rationally, and respect the system and development model chosen by the Chinese people, the door to dialogue and exchange will always be open," embassy speaker said.
