China’s ambassador warns Albanese reclaiming Port of Darwin will force Beijing to intervene

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Source: theguardian.com
China’s ambassador warns Albanese reclaiming Port of Darwin will force Beijing to intervene

Xiao Qian hits out at Labor’s policy to force the Chinese-owned company Landbridge to sell its 99-year lease on the port

China’s ambassador to Australia says plans by the Albanese government to remove the Port of Darwin from Chinese ownership will put at risk future trade growth and force an intervention by Beijing.

Ambassador Xiao Qian hit out at Labor’s policy to force the Chinese-owned company Landbridge to sell its 99-year lease on the port, sparked by pre-election national security concerns from both Labor and the Coalition.

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