SYDNEY - At China's recent Boao Forum for Asia conference, a range of global and political leaders were in attendance but there was a noticeable absence: No Australian politicians were there.
This absence has been credited to a "freeze" by China, which has reportedly been stalling visas for Australian politicians or failing to invite them for visits.
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