News
29 October 2019

PNG ignores Australia, asks China to refinance $7.8bn national debt

Region:
Asia-Pacific

Papua New Guinea has asked China to refinance its entire government debt of A$11.5 billion ($7.8 billion) in a blow to Australia’s attempts to counter China’s influence in the region.The request marks a “significant shift” in regional politics and PNG’s allegiances,...

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