Australia seeks talks with China in Thailand

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Updated July 22, 2009 20:59:43

The ASEAN summit in Thailand is throwing up a raft of key issues from terrorism and nuclear testing to global warming. But one matter jostling for immediate attention on the resort island of Phuket is the plight of detained Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu.
Australia's Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith says he's pushing for a one-on-one meeting with China to discuss the case on the sidelines of the talks.

Presenter: Karen Percy
Speaker: Australia's Foreign Minister Stephen Smith

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