PNG Chiefs: Unifying Force or Divisive Tool?
Update: 2025-12-09
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Papua New Guineas Prime Minister, James Marape, envisions the new National Rugby League team, the PNG Chiefs, as a powerful national unity project to inspire children to stay in school and encourage businesses to invest in the economy. Australia, too, sees the team as an opportunity for educational investment, with a six hundred million dollar commitment. However, the chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission, Peter Vlandys, suggested that rugby league could also serve as a tool to counter Chinese influence in the region. Marape quickly affirmed his appreciation for Chinas significant investments in his country, emphasizing the importance of all bilateral partners. Australia has been deepening its relationship with Papua New Guinea through various commitments, including a recent defense treaty and substantial investments in infrastructure projects like ports and highways.
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