Timor-Leste’s president alludes to 2004 spying scandal as he brushes off concerns about new strategic partnership with Beijing
Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast
Australian intelligence agencies “know very well” that Timor-Leste’s decision to upgrade diplomatic relations with China is nothing to worry about, the country’s president has said, in an apparent reference to the 2004 spying scandal.
José Ramos-Horta has sought to ease any concerns among Timor-Leste’s neighbours about the country’s new comprehensive strategic partnership with China, despite the agreement flagging plans to expand military exchanges.
About Author
More Stories
Russia using criminal networks to drive increase in sabotage acts, says Europol
French hunter, 81, on trial for killing endangered bear that attacked him
German man with green card ‘violently interrogated’ by US border officials