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Chinese Business Ties Spark Security Concerns Over Australian Port Land Acquisitions
Introduction
Recent developments have cast a spotlight on Chinese investment in Australian infrastructure, particularly regarding land near strategic naval ports. Companies affiliated with Chinese businessman Wang Xongqin have acquired land parcels close to two key Australian ports—Port Kembla and Newcastle. These sites are currently under consideration by Australian defense authorities as potential locations for future nuclear submarine bases, raising significant security concerns amidst ongoing regional tensions.