Chinese enterprise is building a Chinese city on Papua New Guinea territory

Editor : Lu Yongxin / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2021/02/08/a103049381.html / Translation, editing : Gan Yung Chyan, KUCINTA SETIA

Image : Daru is only 50 kilometres away from Sabai, the outer island of Australia, and less than 200 kilometres away from mainland Australia. (Video screenshot)

 

Australian media revealed that China WYW Holdings plans to spend more than 3.9 billion Australian dollars (approximately US$2.831 billion) to build a city on Daru Island (Daru, in short)in Papua New Guinea, only 50 kilometers away from Australia. The Australian government is worried about the CCP’s invasion of the backyard and has indicated that it will discuss the matter with the local government.

The Central News Agency quoted the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) as reporting that WYW Holdings, which is registered in Hong Kong, wrote to Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape in April last year that the investment development plan covers Daru Island and other regions in Western Province and will adopt the mode of transfer after private construction and operation (BOT). This means that companies engaged in development can have this plan for a certain period of time.

According to the leaked documents, WYW Holdings plans to establish "New Daru City" on Daru Island (Daru) in the western province of Papua New Guinea, covering an area of ​​about 100 square kilometers, which will cover industrial areas, seaports, and commercial areas. District and holiday and residential area.

WYW Holdings stated that it has had preliminary discussions with representatives of the Western Province. However, Malapp’s spokesperson told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that the Prime Minister had no knowledge of this matter.

The Guardian reported that although the western province of Papua New Guinea is on the border, Daru  is only 50 kilometres away from the outer island of Australia, Saibai Island, and less than 200 kilometres away from the Australian mainland. Therefore, this incident has raised security concerns in Australia.

The British newspaper Daily Mail reported that as China-Australia relations continue to deteriorate, China wants to plant its flag in Australia's back garden. It is worrying that it may have ulterior motives, or it may secretly plan to establish a naval base there.

The Australian Minister of the Interior Peter Dutton said that he was eager to discuss the matter with the Papua New Guinea government. He also emphasized that Australia has extremely close relations with Malapp and the PNG government.