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Australian sinologist Professor Marklin dies after illness
Australian sinologist Professor Marklin has died after an illness.
He was a recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award.
China’s foreign ministry expressed deep sorrow at his death at a briefing in Beijing on October 13.
Marklin worked for many years to build friendship between Australia and China.
The ministry said his efforts helped people in the two countries understand one another better.
China offered condolences to his family, but no further steps were announced.
China said it deeply mourned the death of Australian sinologist Professor Marklin.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Marklin had long worked to promote friendship between Australia and China.
She said his work made an important contribution to mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
China offered condolences to Marklin’s family.
The report said Marklin, a recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award, died after an illness.
- Who
- Australian sinologist Professor Marklin, a recipient of the Chinese Government Friendship Award.
- What
- He died after an illness. China expressed deep mourning and condolences to his family.
- When
- Reported as having died “日前” (“a few days ago”); the report was published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Name
- Professor Marklin
- Profession
- Australian sinologist
- Award
- Chinese Government Friendship Award
- Reported cause of death
- Illness
What people are saying
Marklin had long worked to promote friendship between Australia and China and made an important contribution to mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
We express deep mourning over Professor Marklin’s death and offer sincere condolences to his family.
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