Scott Morrison: Former Australian Prime Minister on his stance against China during his term and book

Published: May 13, 2024, 9 p.m.

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has written a book.

It's being\xa0described as a political memoir, a self-help book, and a story of faith.\xa0

The book is called \u2018Plans For Your Good: A Prime Minister's Testimony of God's Faithfulness\u2019.\xa0

Morrison told Mike Hosking that it was a great privilege to do what he was able to do as Prime Minister, calling it a tremendous honour. \xa0

He says he has no regrets about his tough stance against China.\xa0

Morrison was an outspoken critic of China during his four years as Australian Prime Minister, including leading calls for an international inquiry into the origins of the Covid pandemic in China.\xa0

China responded with punishing trade restrictions on Australia.\xa0

Morrison told Mike Hosking that someone needed to stand up to China over its aggression in the South China Sea.\xa0

He says countries need to have clear red lines and not trade their sovereignty and values.\xa0

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