The government of Timor-Leste has taken majority control of the major gas infrastructure project Greater Zirhai. Australia finally pulled out after years of controversy surrounding the project. Australia wanted control of the project and priority for the resources extracted from Timor-Leste in exchange for a large investment. Australia also observed when they said the project was not intended to be a profitable venture but to improve the infrastructure in the small country. The Australian government was caught spying on Timor-Leste during the deal negotiations, sparking further controversy. Timor-Leste is now seeking investment from China, showing the West's pervasive influence on the world.

The government of Timor-Leste has taken majority control of the major gas infrastructure project Greater Zirhai. Australia finally pulled out after years of controversy surrounding the project. Australia wanted control of the project and priority for the resources extracted from Timor-Leste in exchange for a large investment. Australia also observed when they said the project was not intended to be a profitable venture but to improve the infrastructure in the small country. The Australian government was caught spying on Timor-Leste during the deal negotiations, sparking further controversy. Timor-Leste is now seeking investment from China, showing the West's pervasive influence on the world.