Australian facing death penalty 'not necessarily' retaliation from China | Sky News Australia

Trade and Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham says the Australian facing the death penalty in China “shouldn’t necessarily” be viewed as retaliation over recent tensions in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Australian man Cam Gillespie was arrested in 2013 after customs officers discovered more than 7.5 kilograms of methamphetamine in his possession. On June 10 Chinese media reported Mr Gillespie will face the death penalty after a court hearing.

Adding to the tensions, the Chinese Education Ministry issued a statement last week warning its students against travelling to study in Australia. Mr Birmingham denied the allegations made by China and told Sky News “the best way to deal with points of difference between nations is dialogue and open discussion”. “We are very happy to sit down and talk through those points of difference and do so in a mature way that is respectful of the relationships we want to have.

Birmo People know the risks of Drugs & Asian countries, do the crime pay the price, no matter who you are or where you’re from

Birmo Yes the Chinese wouldn’t use a person as a political pawn .

Birmo How can he say that?

Birmo farkin suckhole hawkers and snipers, LNP..no other words

Birmo Another apologist for the bully state!

Birmo Blame you..

Birmo Bullshit!

Birmo Is this bloke taking kick backs from Beijing, or what?

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Australian citizen handed death penalty in China | Sky News AustraliaAn Australian citizen has been sentenced to death in China on drug smuggling charges.\n\nLocal Chinese media reports the verdict was handed down at Guangzhou Intermediate People's Court on June 10.\n\nHis assets would also be seized on top of the sentence according to a statement on the court's website.\n\nThe man was reportedly arrested back in 2013 after customs officers at Guanzhou International Airport discovered more than 7.5 kilograms of methamphetamine in his possession. \n\nThe Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been contacted for comment.\n\nImage: AP\n\n Let's sentence their nationals for the equivalent to life without parole and in supermax Good!
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