Clive Palmer called Chinese people `` mongrels '' during an interview on Australian television . The comments came as the Queensland senator was asked about his views of China and its treatment of Aborigines. `` He went on to say that another 45 years would pass and China would continue to seek good relations with its relations and China has . In a letter to China 's Australian ambassador he said he regretted `` any hurt or anguish '' caused .
Clive Palmer called Chinese people `` mongrels '' during an interview on Australian television . The comments came as the Queensland senator was asked about his views of China and its treatment of Aborigines. In a letter to China 's Australian ambassador he said he regretted `` any hurt or anguish '' caused .