Australia turns to rugby to curb China influence in PNG
Papua New Guinea (PNG) will join Australia's national rugby league competition, after signing a deal that obligates them to shun security ties with China. The Pacific nation has produced many stars of Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) and has long been lobbying to join the franchise.
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Papua New Guinea's bid to break into Australia's rugby league competition is "very strong", the Pacific nation's prime minister told AFP on Tuesday, with an announcement expected imminently.
Australia's $600 Million Rugby League Power Play in PNG
Australia pledges A$600 million to help Papua New Guinea (PNG) enter the National Rugby League, aligning this with a security arrangement. The partnership aims to bolster strategic ties amidst China's growing influence in the Pacific.
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