I am pretty sure i read somewhere, more than likely via @Frank , that Australian embassy in DRC is in the know regards to the MANONO heist.If so, how does AVZ sustain itself financially?
This is why I also think contacting ASPI editors who have influence in the right places in Canberra, would aid AVZ greatly.
I’m sure it’s crossed everyone’s mind Zijin is a state owned enterprise I think by 10% equity.
AVZ is fighting the Chinese government
AFR via Tom supports the Chinese Gov
ASPI with reach in Canberra and political and legal elites does not support China
AVZ would require an independant source that would be taken seriously by the right people watching that spook tank ASPI
In my view GOV assistance to AVZ should also be financial - it’s a Ridiculous disconnect to interfere in Yibin not taking a board seat but then allow the Chinese to dry AVZ out, (worse case scenario as Roon avers.
I do agree tho that AVZ should receive financial assistance from the Australian govt in this legal stoush, after all, it would be worth millions upon millions to them as tax revenue, US financial assistance should be forth coming too if they are serious about....

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