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Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott praised the WWII Japanese soldiers. Today's Wanbao (Background Story below this image): http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/tony-abbott-says-praise-for-japan-wont-damage-relations-with-china/story-fn59nm2j-1226984009749 Tony Abbott says Australia’s relationship with China continues to “strengthen”, brushing off claims his praise of Japanese wartime “courage” has alienated Beijing. The Prime Minister has dismissed an article published by Chinese news agency Xinhua, as a Liberal backbencher insisted Mr Abbott’s remarks to parliament were not “trying to rewrite” the history of World War II. The article’s criticism also came as Foreign Minister Julie Bishop signalled the government would not shy away from criticising China’s record on political and economic freedom and human rights. Welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to parliament on Tuesday, Mr Abbott said Japanese military personnel demonstrated “courage” and “patriotism of a very high order” during World War II. “We admired the skill and the sense of honour that they brought to their task, although we disagreed with what they did. Perhaps we grasped, even then, that with a change of heart the fiercest of opponents could be the best of friends.” The Xinhua article described Mr Abbott’s comments as “appalling” and “insensible”.