Australia investigates 'Chinese plot' to create spy MP


Sydney, Nov 25 (AFP): Australia's prime minister insisted he was "not naive" to the threat of foreign interference on Monday (Nov 25), as authorities investigated an alleged plot by China to recruit a businessman and get him elected.

Nine network programme "60 Minutes" broadcast explosive allegations Sunday night that suspected Chinese agents had offered Chinese-Australian Bo "Nick" Zhao Aus$1 million ($679,000) to run as a candidate in a federal seat in Melbourne.

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