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Amplifying narratives about the 'China threat' in the Pacific may help China achieve its broader aims

Yet more proposed Chinese “security agreements” in the Pacific Islands have been leaked.

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China ForMin hopes relations with Solomon Islands can be model for Pacific islands

China ForMin hopes relations with Solomon Islands can be model for Pacific islands

China hopes relations with the Solomon Islands can be a model for other Pacific Island countries, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said on Thursday, as he starts a regional tour.

China seeks Pacific islands policing, security cooperation - document

China seeks Pacific islands policing, security cooperation - document

China will seek a region-wide deal with almost a dozen Pacific island countries covering policing, security and data communication cooperation when Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosts a meeting in Fiji next week, documents seen by Reuters show.

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China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, arriving for Pacific Islands visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi looks set to visit at least five Pacific Islands nations in a marathon trip signalling Beijing's ambitions in the Pacific.

Pacific leaders congratulate Labor's Albanese on election result

The Solomon Islands has congratulated Australia's Labor leader, Anthony Albanese, on his election victory, saying much "remains to be done" in the bilateral relationship, as Pacific islands neighbour Fiji welcomed the party's climate policies.

Australia minister arrives in Solomon Islands to discuss China security pact

An Australian government minister arrived in the Solomon Islands on Wednesday for talks on a proposed security agreement between the Pacific islands nation and China that Australia opposes.

Saying China 'bought' a military base in the Solomons is simplistic and shows how little Australia understands power in the Pacific

The draft security agreement between China and Solomon Islands circulating on social media raises important questions about how the Australian government and national security community understand power dynamics in the Pacific Islands.

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Riots and snubs: In Pacific Islands, a growing wariness of China

Riots and snubs: In Pacific Islands, a growing wariness of China

Samoan Prime Minister’s decision to skip recent summit is latest evidence of growing mistrust of Beijing.

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