Australia's Minister for Justice, Michael Keenan speaks during an interview with Reuters in Bangkok, Thailand, January 23, 2016. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
BEIJING/SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia and China agreed on Tuesday to share intelligence about potential financial crime as part of a crackdown on cross-border money laundering and terrorism financing, as Australian Justice Minister Michael Keenan visits Beijing.
Keenan told reporters during his visit that he had also raised concerns with Chinese officials over four Australian citizens detained for "gambling crimes" in connection with Crown Resorts but said he did not discuss specifics of the charges.
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