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More than 120 countries have supported Australia's motion for an independent inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. In today's episode, The Herald's political and international editor Peter Hartcher joins national editor Tory Maguire to discuss how this international investigation will impact on Australia's relationship with China.

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