Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews' appearance at a military parade in China has drawn both praise and condemnation from his former political peers.

His controversial attendance has since directed attention to a resurfaced state media interview he took part in earlier this year.

Andrews was filmed for an interview with CGTN , an English-language state-run news channel in based Beijing, in March.

CGTN described the ex-premier as a "reformer who spearheaded Victoria's shift away from fossil fuels".

Andrews used the interview to tout his plan to strengthen trade ties between Australia and China and said he was "honoured to be an old friend of the Chinese people".

"I have always been a supporter of a close relationship between China and not just Victoria, but Australia more br

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