Labor’s Richard Marles met with Chinese officials 10 times in past five years

The Labor man poised to become Australia’s next Deputy Prime Minister met with Chinese officials so frequently it raised concerns from members within his Party

• Labor’s Richard Marles’ frequent visits with Chinese officials raise concerns
• Deputy Labor leader had 10 sit downs in past five year with Beijing diplomats
• Three of those meetings came after government MPs shut out amid tensions 

By Levi Parsons For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 01:05 EDT, 13 May 2022 | Updated: 01:08 EDT, 13 May 2022