The Australian government has raised concerns about China misbranding Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects in the Pacific, particularly in Bougainville, where significant funding comes from Australian taxpayers. The recent upgrade of Kieta-Aropa airport was inaugurated with visible branding of the state-owned China Railway Construction Corporation, overshadowing the ADB's contribution. Australian Minister Pat Conroy criticized this misrepresentation, emphasizing that projects funded primarily by Australia and Japan are wrongly perceived as Chinese initiatives. He has urged the ADB to improve procurement processes to prevent misbranding and ensure proper acknowledgment of funding sources.
The branding of multilateral development projects funded significantly by Australia as Chinese projects has raised concerns regarding the perception of international aid.
Australia's Pacific Minister expressed frustration at the visibility of Chinese branding on ADB projects, confusing the public about the true funding sources behind the development efforts.
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