Bennelong candidate appears to distance himself from Liberal party with Chinese-language ad

The Liberal candidate Scott Yung has unexpectedly resigned from his position due to a controversial WeChat ad targeting the Chinese-Australian diaspora, which criticized him for not adhering to party guidelines. The ad highlighted existing tensions between the Liberal Party and this community, positioning Yung as an ambiguous figure in bridging the gap. However, this move has drawn sharp criticism from both frontbenchers and members of the affected community, with some accusing his campaign of possible ties to Chinese espionage or historical connections with foreign organizations. One individual even called for a boycott of Liberal candidates in Victoria following his departure.