Faced with warnings from Beijing's new ambassador to respect China's "core interests," expert Michael Shoebridge warns that Australia is dangerously surrendering its national sovereignty for short-term trade profits.

From broken promises on the Port of Darwin lease to neglected northern rail infrastructure and heavy reliance on U.S. military muscle, Australia remains trapped in an economic dependency that leaves the nation critically vulnerable.

Faced with warnings from Beijing's new ambassador to respect China's "core interests," expert Michael Shoebridge warns that Australia is dangerously surrendering its national sovereignty for short-term trade profits.
From broken promises on the Port of Darwin lease to neglected northern rail infrastructure and heavy reliance on U.S. military muscle, Australia remains trapped in an economic dependency that leaves the nation critically vulnerable.

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