China will use 'other options' to return fugitives, say analysts

By Kirsty Needham
Updated March 30 2017 - 10:28pm, first published 10:18pm
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce addresses the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Friday 24 March 2017. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce addresses the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Friday 24 March 2017. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Beijing: Chinese authorities would use "other options", such as persuading fugitives to return by pressuring family members, if an extradition treaty with Australia is not ratified, analysts said.

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