US EditionAustralian Government Moves to Reclaim Chinese-Leaded Port of Darwin
- Both major parties in Australia, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, are committed to divesting the Port of Darwin from its Chinese owners, Landbridge, due to national security concerns.
- The Coalition plans to terminate the 99-year lease if elected and appoint a specialist advisor to find a new owner within six months.
- Landbridge's local director, Terry O'Connor, stated there had been no discussions regarding the sale of the port and emphasized its importance to be in Australian hands.
- Concerns about national security and the lease have prompted political debates as Australia aims to redefine its relations with the Chinese Communist Party.
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Port becomes political football but is 'not for sale'
A major port leased to a Chinese company is in the sights of a takeover as the coalition...
South China Morning Post
PressNewsAgencyAustralia to reclaim strategic port from China after election, amid rising fears
The Port of Darwin, under a 99-year lease to Chinese firm Landbridge, is a strategic asset on Australia’s northern coast and home to a US base.
Port's lease a 'mistake' as major parties flag takeover
Plans are afoot to end a Chinese company’s 99-year lease on the Port of Darwin. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) By Jack Gramenz and Tess Ikonomou Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the lease of a major port was a mistake, flagging plans to bring it back into Australian hands. The move is shaping as a fait accompli regardless of the May 3 election’s outcome. Mr Dutton is in the Northern Territory, where the Port of Darwin has been leased to a China-…
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