The Chinese-controlled Port of Darwin has signed a 'friendly cooperation' agreement with Shenzhen Port in southern China, citing a wish to establish a closer relationship and examine business opportunities.
The Chinese-leased Darwin Port has signed a "friendly cooperation" agreement with Shenzhen Port in Southern China.The Chinese-controlled Port of Darwin has signed a "friendly cooperation" agreement with Shenzhen Port in southern China, a city that controversially entered a "strategic partnership" with the Northern Territory capital five years ago.
Details of the "friendly port relationship" do not appear to have been announced locally in Australia, but according to official Chinese statements both parties will soon carry out "all-round in-depth exchanges and cooperation". "Darwin Port and Shenzhen Port have entered into a friendly non-binding MOU in order to establish a closer relationship between both ports and to further understand potential business opportunities for trade and development."
Chinese officials have hailed the deal with Australia's "gateway to Asia" by highlighting the maritime voyage between Port of Darwin to the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area takes only 7 days.The Port of Shenzhen, situated on the Guandong coastline, is considered one of the busiest and fastest-growing in the world and is home to dozens of shipping companies and over 100 international container routes.
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