Not Tearing Up Beijing’s 99-Year Lease on Port of Darwin Is a Grave Mistake

The fact that this decision has been released in the weeks before the prime minister visits Beijing raises legitimate questions.
Not Tearing Up Beijing’s 99-Year Lease on Port of Darwin Is a Grave Mistake
A sign is displayed on a fence surrounding the Darwin Port in the Northern Territory city of Darwin, Australia, on Aug. 28, 2023. David Gray/AFP via Getty Images
Kevin Andrews
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The decision by the Australian government not to cancel the 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin to a Chinese company is a worrying development.

Kevin Andrews
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The Hon. Kevin Andrews served in the Australian Parliament from 1991 to 2022 and held various cabinet posts, including Minister for Defence.
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