China Warns Australia Over Darwin Port Reclaim Bid, Threatens Retaliation

• China issued a strong diplomatic warning to Australia regarding its intention to reclaim control of the strategically important Port of Darwin.
• The Port of Darwin is currently under a 99-year lease to Landbridge Group, a Chinese-owned company, since 2015.
• Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that reclaiming the port is in the "national interest" due to national security concerns and foreign influence.
• China's Ambassador Xiao Qian warned that Beijing would "take measures to protect the Chinese company’s interests" if the lease is altered.
• The dispute highlights broader geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region concerning sovereignty, economic influence, and strategic positioning.

Why It Matters: China warns Australia against reclaiming Darwin Port, threatening retaliation and escalating diplomatic tensions.