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Dominic Giannini

INSANE: Fresh concern over chinese interest in pacific airstrip - The Real Truth

President Taneti Maamau attended last month's Pacific Islands Forum after Kiribati rejoined. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Fresh concerns have been raised about China bolstering an airstrip in Kiribati that could have strategic consequences for Australia.

Kiribati requested China conduct a feasibility study to upgrade an airstrip on the island of Kanton.

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