China hints at retaliation if Australia terminates Port of Darwin lease
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China's ambassador has warned Beijing is prepared to retaliate as the Government moves to force the sale of the Port of Darwin. While Ambassador Xiao Qian praised a turnaround in ties between the two nations, fault lines remain over Taiwan, and he is calling on Australia to prepare for a reunified China.
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