PNG upholds deal with Huawei to lay internet cable

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PNG upholds deal with Huawei to lay internet cable

Counter-offer from Western countries 'patronising'.

Papua New Guinea will uphold its agreement with China's Huawei to build its internet infrastructure, a PNG government minister said on Monday, dismissing offers from Western countries to take on the work. The comments from the minister, William Duma, are a blow to Australia, Japan and the United ...

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