China, Australia and rugby league
Australia to spend US$385 million on Papua New Guinea rugby league team with eye on China
SYDNEY: Australia will spend US$385 million to establish a team from Papua New Guinea in its rugby league competition, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday (Dec 12), a move designed to help ward off China.
Australia strikes ‘rugby diplomacy’ deal with Papua New Guinea to counter China
Australia has struck a “rugby diplomacy” deal with Papua New Guinea to try to curb China’s mounting influence, agreeing to bankroll the Pacific country’s ambitions in the sport while cementing a bilateral security pact.
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Australia has struck a deal with the Pacific country that will see the NRL feature a PNG side from 2028, but it comes with a catch.
The Albanese government has voted against Israel at the United Nations in a move that has been expected to anger the Israeli Netanyahu government.
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said the team are due to enter the competition “no later” than 2028. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Anthony Albanese has been accused of “gaslighting the Australian Jewish community” ahead of two United Nations votes involving Israel.
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