Ben Fordham has called on the government to stand up to China by shredding its 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin to a Chinese-controlled company.

The move would cost hundreds of millions, but Ben Fordham said “it would be the best $600 million we’ve ever spent”.

“What do you think an Australian can buy in China? You’d be lucky to own a postbox.

“It’s pretty simple here, rip up the lease now.

“It’s nothing personal, it’s business, and China understands business.”

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