PNG-Australia sports deal will curb China’s ambitions

Papua New Guinea and Australia have signed a rugby league development deal with security implications

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In this article

  • Sports diplomacy
  • Rugby league dominance
  • Political capital
  • Regional ramifications
  • Risks
  • PNG
  • Australia

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