Australian PM defies China by raising Tibet rights issues

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Updated April 9, 2008 20:21:16

Kevin Rudd's visit is stirring up a diplomatic storm over his very public comments on human rights in Tibet. That's angered his Chinese hosts but the PM has repeated his concerns to students at Beijing University, becoming the first western leader to deliver a speech in Manadarin.

Presenter: Louise Yaxley
Speaker: Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

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