Monday, May 30, 2022

Australia alarmed over China's security ambitions in the South Pacific


An attempt by China to secure a sweeping security and trade deal with ten South Pacific islands remains elusive.


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was hoping to sign such a pact during a stop in Fiji, part of his diplomatic tour of the region. But Wang came away from a virtual meeting with his South Pacific counterparts without a deal. He urged them not to be too anxious about his country's aims in the region and promised to clear the air.

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