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I was wondering, from people who know more about China and Australia than I do (which isn't saying much), how a Chinese colonization of Australia would look.

I am aware that the Chinese aren't into colonization. But for the purposes of this thread, please assume that Chinese refugees from southern China have landed in Australia and with no place else to go, are forced to settle down. In the beginning they are around modern Darwin, but provided they maintain their original fleet, are capable of relocating to other places in Australia (politcal factors are preventing them from going elsewhere).

What kind of crops and animals from China would do the best in Australia? And what would be the best location for the Chinese settlers?

What native Australian flora and fauna would be the most amenable to cultivation and domestication? Also are there any from Indochina, Indonesia, or New Guinea that might be useful as well?

Could the Chinese resume tea, silk, and/or ceramic production once they've established an agricultural base? What Australian products would be useful in a pre-industrial trade network? And where would be the best supplies of naval stores to maintain the Chinese fleet?

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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