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In Australia, a Chinese citizen and Canberra resident was charged with collecting information on a banned Buddhist association for China's Public Security Bureau. This is the first case under the 2018 foreign interference laws targeting the Australian community. The woman faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. The Australian Security Intelligence Organization played a significant role in the arrest. This charge comes amid efforts to improve relations with China.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff