Power and Influence: The hard edge of China's soft power. It's a tale of secrets, power and intimidation. China is Australia's most important trading partner, making a strong relationship vital to Australia's national interest. But there are growing concerns about covert Chinese actions taking place on Australian soil. Five months in the making, this joint Four Corners/Fairfax Media investigation uncovers how China's Communist Party is secretly infiltrating Australia. The investigation tracks the activities of Beijing-backed organisations and the efforts made to intimidate opponents of the Chinese Communist party. And investigates the influence of individuals who have access to political and business leaders. The findings will be released in a series of stories through Fairfax Media and ABC platforms, reported by Fairfax's Nick McKenzie and the ABC's Chris Uhlmann, culminating in the Four Corners broadcast on Monday night, detailing the full revelations.

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