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NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG

With a team set to join the NRL in 2028, Papua New Guinea is walking a delicate tightrope between ties to Australia and economic opportunities abroad.
Post Courier

China unveils 15-year plan to deepen strategic partnership with PNG

Chinese Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Yang Xiaoguang, has highlighted China’s long-term development strategy and its ...
KRQE Blogs

Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China’s influence grows

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia and Papua New Guinea’s defense forces will be integrated under a new security pact that will be signed this week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said ...
KHQ

China warns Papua New Guinea over Australian defence deal

China cautioned Papua New Guinea against "undermining" its interests and sovereignty in signing a mutual defence pact with Australia widely seen as a counter to Beijing's growing influence in the ...
WREG

Australia and Papua New Guinea sign historic defense treaty that raised China’s concern

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a major bilateral defense treaty Monday that China believes targets it unfairly. Australian Prime Minister Anthony ...
WBAL

Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China’s influence grows

FILE - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures during a press conference in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia and Papua ...