Torres Strait Islanders fear over $200m Chinese fishery handshake with PNG
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The Torres Shire Mayor Vonda Malone says having a large, Chinese-owned fishery could change life for Torres Strait Islanders.
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Torres Strait Islander leaders in Far North Queensland say they are incredibly nervous about China s plan to build a fish processing plant on their doorstep, and are seeking urgent talks with the Australian Government.
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China has signed an MOU with PNG to build a $200 million fishing facility on Daru Island
Torres Strait Islanders say they are very nervous about the Chinese setting up on their doorstep