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Australia wants its port back

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Geopolitical Tensions Surrounding Darwin's Port Lease

This chapter explores the contentious 99-year lease of Darwin's port to Chinese company Landbridge, initially intended to improve infrastructure but now entangled in geopolitical tensions. It examines security concerns tied to foreign control of critical infrastructure and the Australian government's potential reversal on the agreement.

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