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A recent incident involving Newcastle’s local government further highlights the ongoing espionage concerns. The Daily Telegraph reports that Wang Yu, the Chinese Consul General, reportedly grilled the Newcastle Lord Mayor, Ross Carriage, during a private meeting. The questions reportedly centered around sensitive issues such as the docking of nuclear submarines in Newcastle and topics implicitly linked to Australian security and international alliances.
Many political observers view this as more than casual diplomatic inquiry; it appears to be an intelligence-gathering effort aimed at gaining insight into Australia’s strategic plans and military deployments. The fact that Chinese officials might be conducting such activities under the guise of diplomatic engagement further fuels suspicion.