The recent revisionism regarding Labor and China is risible. Anyone reading that Deepseek propaganda would only see it as it is obviously intended – a call to vote for Peter Dutton.

Who leased the Port of Darwin to China for 99 years? The Liberals. Who lost $20 billion worth of trade and all diplomatic contact with China? The Liberals.

Who allowed China to gain significant influence in Manasseh Sogavare’s Solomon Islands by sending second tier MP Zed Seselja instead of the foreign minister Marise Payne to negotiate with that leader? The Liberals.

On the other hand, who has done much to restore Australian’s geo-strategic position in the Solomons and other Pacific islands.? Labor. Who has restored normal trade relations with China? Labor. Who has restored normal diplomatic relations with China while keeping strong ties with our major military ally, the US? Labor. Now, take your pick.