SYDNEY - Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been urged to avoid "demonising" the local Chinese-Australian community over his plans to curb meddling by Beijing in the nation's domestic affairs.
The calls, including a stinging attack against Mr Turnbull's China stance by former prime minister Kevin Rudd, come amid growing debate over alleged efforts by China to interfere in Australian affairs.
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