The looming reversal of China’s ownership over Darwin Port in northern Australia has stirred geopolitical ripples far beyond the shores of the Timor Sea.
In April, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reaffirmed his government’s intention to bring the port back under local control, citing national interest grounds. This move, which has drawn sharp criticism from China’s ambassador to Canberra, marks more than a domestic policy correction, it could signal a broader shift in the global contest over maritime infrastructure.
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