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Politics cannot escape China any more

A corruption inquiry, new university rules, an internet cable under the Pacific. The government can't even separate its domestic economic agenda from China.

Phillip Coorey

Regardless of what corner you look in at the moment, there is a good chance you will see China.

On Monday, a delegation of no fewer than six ministers was in Port Moresby negotiating a request from the government of Papua New Guinea to underwrite its debt.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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