'China sensed an opportunity to fill the void, and is making big inroads.' 9News
It sounded like a nightclub right outside my hotel window, so eventually I pulled back the curtains to figure out where the blasting sound system and screams were coming from.
The crowd was much more fanatical than anything I'd ever seen in the stands at Lang Park or Homebush, and instantly gave me an insight into the cultural bonds between Australia and Papua New Guinea. The fear for Australia is that this could mean a Chinese military base on our doorstep, which would have huge security implications for us for decades to come.
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