ETIMOR: China to invest $100m in coming decade

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Updated September 26, 2007 20:15:02

A delegation of Chinese investors has expressed interest in investing up to $US100 million in East Timor over the coming decade. Whilst they say their focus is to help strengthen the fragile state, some China watchers suggest Beijing is keen to secure a stake in East Timor's lucrative oil and gas reserves.

Presenter: Stephanie March
Speakers: Joao Gonsalves, East Timor's Minister for Economy and Development; Dr Thomas Chiu, senior lecturer, University of Technology in Sydney

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