The "New Daru City" would house a major seaport, industrial area and free trade zone less than 200 kilometres from the Australian mainland. Photo: Getty Images/stockScott Morrison has poured cold water on speculation a Chinese company could soon build a megacity just kilometres from Australia. The Beijing-backed company has developed ambitious plans to build a $39 billion city in Papua New Guinea. The "New Daru City" would house a major seaport, industrial area and free trade zone less than 200 kilometres from the Australian mainland. Mr Morrison said there was "lots of noise" around the proposal, but it was pure speculation.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 07, 2021 23:15 UTC