# East Timor considers Chinese, Russian investment

- Place: Dili, East Timor (-8.5586, 125.5736)
- Published: 2026-11-08T15:33:25.575Z · expires 2026-11-15T15:33:25.575Z
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East Timor's government won't rule out investment from China and Russia, as tensions rise over regional influence, per The Australian.

The move comes amid growing economic pressure and a desire to diversify partnerships, with officials signaling openness to foreign capital in key sectors.

The country’s strategic location in the Timor Sea has drawn attention from global powers, particularly as energy resources are increasingly exploited.

## Sources

- [‘Liberated’ East Timor won’t rule out Chinese, Russian investment](https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/liberated-east-timor-races-fiscal-cliff-to-find-new-investor-after-woodside-exit/news-story/5e05545fb1649f469150bc59ce22f0af) · theaustralian.com.au · 2026-11-08

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