Australia Commits $800 Million to Strengthen Antarctic Foothold Amid Chinese Expansion

Australia Commits $800 Million to Strengthen Antarctic Foothold Amid Chinese Expansion
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Australia will be reinforcing its strategic and scientific capabilities in the south pole while concerns loom of Chinese economic expansion in the region.

The $800 million (US$580 million) boost will raise Australia’s total investment in the region over the next decade to $3 billion.

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