The funding comes as Australia has committed to spending more in the Pacific to counter the influence of China, which has been accused of using “debt trap diplomacy” to saddle poorer nations with expensive projects they cannot afford. Some of the ports are more than 70 years old. The investment will position Lae Tidal Basin, Papua New Guinea’s largest port, to become a regional hub to the Pacific by improving its capacity to service dedicated container ships from southeast Asia. The agreements will also see works undertaken on Kimbe on the north coast of New Britain, Lorengau on Manus Island, Kavieng in New Ireland, Vanimo in West Sepik and Wewak in East Sepik. Source : SMH Next : Police Hunt For Woman Sexually Abusing Child Comments are closed.
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