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Updated warning to Australians in China reflects souring relationship

Michael Smith
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Shanghai | Australia has warned its citizens in China are at risk of being arbitrarily detained as relations between the two countries sour and Beijing tightens its clampdown on national security.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) updated its travel advice to China to include a warning that foreigners had been detained because they are "endangering national security".

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Michael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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