Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed his government's commitment to terminating Chinese ownership of the Port of Darwin, despite warnings of potential economic countermeasures from Beijing. Albanese dismissed concerns about backlash from China, signaling a firm stance against Beijing's demands. This move follows heightened tensions, including a Chinese naval live-fire exercise off the Australian coast, which Albanese reportedly raised with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing. The visit was marked by confrontations between Australian journalists and Chinese security personnel, who demanded footage from Australian media crews despite prior permissions to film. These incidents highlight ongoing frictions over press freedom and diplomatic relations amid Australia's efforts to reduce Chinese economic influence. Albanese's position underscores Australia's intent to assert sovereignty over strategic assets despite diplomatic pressures from China.