The port in Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory, was leased to Chinese firm Landbridge in 2015. Photo: Handout
Darwin, Australia at centre of strategic tussle between US and China
- United States plans to build military facility in the Northern Territory capital once it’s approved by Congress, according to Australian defence minister
- Its port was leased to Chinese company Landbridge Group in 2015 under a controversial 99-year deal
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The port in Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory, was leased to Chinese firm Landbridge in 2015. Photo: Handout