The Australian | Senator James Paterson calls for closer relations with Taiwan The Australian An Australian government senator has called for closer relations with Taiwan and met with the country's president Tsai Ing-wen amid a diplomatic spat between Australia and China. A group of MPs and Senators — Senator James Paterson, Stuart Robert, ... China blocks Taiwan from Perth meeting Julie Bishop says China's objection to Taiwanese delegates at Perth meeting was 'regrettable' 'Disgusting' and 'extraordinary' scenes as Chinese delegation shouts down welcome ceremony |